Some CNS stimulants are used in the treatment of narcolepsy. ...

[@Brianna17]

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.

[joneynes]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
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]

Excellent

[Mochi]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it