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Author Question: Some CNS stimulants are used in the treatment of narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is best described as a ... (Read 26 times)

@Brianna17

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Some CNS stimulants are used in the treatment of narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is best described as a condition characterized by:
 
  a. the inability to fall asleep at night.
  b. attacks of sleep occurring throughout the day.
  c. the inability to remain asleep throughout the night.
  d. lack of REM sleep.

Question 2

The daughter of a client with Alzheimer's disease asks what has caused her father's disease. The nurse's best response is:
 
  a. We don't know the exact cause.
  b. His brain lacks norepinephrine.
  c. His brain is deficient in dopamine.
  d. His brain is experiencing accelerating aging changes.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This is not characteristic of narcolepsy.
B Correct: This describes narcolepsy.
C Incorrect: This is not characteristic of narcolepsy.
D Incorrect: This is not characteristic of narcolepsy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This is an accurate response that addresses the daughter's question.
B Incorrect: Although this is true, we don't know that it is a cause.
C Incorrect: Although this is true, we don't know that it is a cause.
D Incorrect: Although true, this response does not answer the daughter's question.


@Brianna17

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
:D TYSM

lkanara2

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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