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The nurse is teaching a class for caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease. The nurse determines that learning has occurred when the caregivers make which statement?
 
  1. There aren't any drugs that are effective in treating this disease.
  2. There are effective drugs, but they cannot be used over a long period.
  3. There are drugs that will help decrease symptoms for a little while.
  4. There are drugs that can control symptoms for many years.

Question 2

The patient receives levodopa and carbidopa (Sinemet). What will the best teaching by the nurse include as relates to this medication?
 
  1. Avoid drinking caffeinated beverages.
  2. Take the medication with meals.
  3. Take the medication on an empty stomach.
  4. Take the medication with a protein food.



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JYan

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Current medications will only decrease symptoms for a little while. There are drugs that will decrease symptoms for a short period of time. Drugs will not control symptoms for many years. The drugs for treatment of Alzheimer's disease are no more dangerous than other drugs used for a long period of time.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Levodopa and carbidopa (Sinemet) should be taken on an empty stomach for better absorption. Levodopa and carbidopa (Sinemet) should not be taken with meals; this will decrease absorption. Levodopa and carbidopa (Sinemet) should not be taken with a protein food; this will decrease absorption. There isn't any significant relationship between caffeine and Levodopa and carbidopa (Sinemet).




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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