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Alygatorr01285

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on: Jul 19, 2018
For which medication will the nurse prepare material for the family of a patient diagnosed with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Tacrine (Cognex)
  b. Donepezil (Aricept)
  c. Haloperidol (Haldol)
  d. Rivastigmine (Exelon)
  e. Galantamine (Razadyne)

Question 2

A teenager is admitted to the ED after being alternately hyperalert and difficult to arouse. The symptoms started within the last few hours, during which time he became disoriented, confused, and delusional. These symptoms support the diagnosis of:
 
  a. Amnesia
  b. Delirium
  c. Dementia
  d. Depression


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

ANS: A, B, D, E
The only drug that is not generally prescribed for Alzheimer's disease is Haldol.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The symptoms are indicative of delirium. The other options are not supported by the scenario.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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