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mynx

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on: Jul 11, 2018
An older patient with mild Alzheimer's disease abruptly stops taking the prescribed medication donepezil (Aricept). On which area should the nurse focus when assessing this patient?
 
  1. Reflexes
  2. Rest and sleep
  3. Cognitive function
  4. Cardiovascular function

Question 2

A client has been diagnosed with polycythemia vera. Common treatment methods employed to treat this condition include
 
  A) aggressive chemotherapy.
  B) hydroxyurea orally and periodic phlebotomy treatments.
  C) splenectomy.
  D) ticlopidine orally.


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sylvia

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Abrupt cessation of donepezil (Aricept) does not affect reflexes.

Answer to Question 2

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mynx

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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