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newyorker26 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

When caring for patients withdrawing from cocaine and amphetamines, the nurse should plan measures recognizing that

a. physical withdrawal is severe and often fatal.
b. psychologic withdrawal is more severe than physical.
c. physical and psychologic withdrawal are equally severe.
d. physical withdrawal is a problem only if the individual used injection.

Question 2

Donepezil (Aricept) reduces symptoms for patients diagnosed with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD) by

a. enhancing acetylcholine (Ach) function.
b. inhibiting serotonin reuptake.
c. anti-oxidizing free radicals.
d. reducing GABA action.

xoxo123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
These drugs are highly addictive. Psychologic craving during withdrawal is intense. The physical symptoms of withdrawal, however, are relatively mild.

Answer to Question 2

A
In AD, the level of ACh in the brain is reduced. ACh is the primary neurochemical that affects memory and the ability to acquire new information. Donepezil is an anticholinesterase inhibitor and improves symptoms by making more ACh available. The drug does not have any of the actions mentioned in the other options.