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lracut11

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on: Jul 19, 2018
The unit physicians have ordered MRI tests for four clients. For which client would the nurse decline to make test arrangements without further discussion with the physician? The client who:
 
  1. Is breast-feeding
  2. Is allergic to iodine
  3. Has had a total knee replacement
  4. Has taken neuroleptic medication for 2 weeks

Question 2

For client and family teaching, the nurse will rely on information that Alzheimer's disease is cur-rently best explained as being related to:
 
  1. GABA excess
  2. Dopamine excess
  3. Serotonin deficiency
  4. Acetylcholine deficiency


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mistyjohnson

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
Metal implants are contraindications for MRIs. Option 1 is a contraindication for SPECT. Option 2 is a contraindication for some CTs. Option 4 is a contraindication for PET scanning.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
Decreased levels of acetylcholine are thought to produce many of the behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. The other conditions have not been implicated in Alzheimer's disease.


lracut11

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

nanny

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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