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joblessjake

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse notes that a patient with Parkinson disease is experiencing tremors and muscle rigidity. Which medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed for these manifestations?
 
  1. propranolol (Inderal)
  2. acetaminophen (Tylenol)
  3. meperidine (Demerol)
  4. nitroglycerin (Nitro-bid)

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing medication orders for a patient with Alzheimer disease. Which medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
 
  1. rivastigmine tartrate (Exelon)
  2. adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
  3. meperidine (Demerol)
  4. acetaminophen (Tylenol)


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Propranolol (Inderal) can be used to treat tremors. Acetaminophen (Tylenol), meperidine (Demerol), and nitroglycerin (Nitro-bid) do not affect tremors.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rivastigmine tartrate (Exelon) is used to improve the ability to carry out activities of daily living. It decreases agitation and delusions and improves cognitive function. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is a natural hormone, but it has no known ability to treat Alzheimer disease. Meperidine (Demerol) is a narcotic used to treat moderate to severe pain and would not be indicated in treatment of Alzheimer disease. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication that would not be used routinely to treat Alzheimer disease.


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