An 88-year-old male patient deliberately overdosed on donepezil, an Alzheimer disease medication, about 45 minutes ago in an attempt to commit suicide. Donepezil is an inhibitor of AChE, the enzyme that breaks down ACh. Although currently symptom free, what medication do you prepare to give in anticipation of the drug’s effects?

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An 88-year-old male patient deliberately overdosed on donepezil, an Alzheimer disease medication, about 45 minutes ago in an attempt to commit suicide. Donepezil is an inhibitor of AChE, the enzyme that breaks down ACh. Although currently symptom free, what medication do you prepare to give in anticipation of the drug’s effects?






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