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Shelles

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A client is prescribed memantine for the treatment of dementia of Alzheimer's disease. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following as a possible adverse reaction?
 
  A) Confusion
  B) Dyspepsia
  C) Muscle cramps
  D) Vomiting

Question 2

When reviewing a client's medical record, which condition would the nurse identify as contraindicating the use of donepezil?
 
  A) Bronchitis
  B) Asthma
  C) Vitamin deficiency
  D) Amnesia


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britb2u

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
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When administering memantine to a client, a nurse should monitor the client for adverse reactions such as dizziness, headache, or confusion. Dyspepsia is an adverse reaction of rivastigmine; muscle cramps are an adverse reaction of donepezil; vomiting is an adverse reaction of rivastigmine and galantamine.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
The administration of donepezil is contraindicated in clients with asthma. The drug is not contraindicated in clients with bronchitis, beriberi, or amnesia.


Shelles

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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