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pane00

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The nurse prepares to administer benztropine (Cogentin) to the patient. The nurse holds the dose and notifies the physician based on which assessment finding?
 
  1. A respiratory rate of 14
  2. A pulse of 102
  3. Blood pressure of 88/60 mmHg
  4. A temperature of 100.2F

Question 2

The nurse plans to teach a class about Alzheimer's disease to a caregiver's support group. What will the best plan by the nurse include?
 
  1. Depression and aggressive behavior are common with the disease.
  2. Alzheimer's disease accounts for about 50 of all dementias.
  3. Glutamergic inhibitors are the most common class of drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease.
  4. Chronic inflammation of the brain may be a cause of the disease.
  5. Memory difficulties are an early symptom of the disease.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Benztropine (Cogentin) can cause tachycardia. Initial hypotension may occur, but this is uncommon. An elevated temperature is not related to benztropine (Cogentin). A respiratory rate of 14 is a normal finding.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,4,5
Rationale: Memory difficulties are an early symptom of Alzheimer's disease. It is suspected that chronic inflammation and excess free radicals may cause neuron damage, and contributes to the disease. Depression and aggressive behavior are common symptoms of the disease. Alzheimer's disease accounts for about 70 of all dementias. The acetylcholinesteras e inhibitors, not the glutamergic inhibitors, are the most widely used class of drugs for treating the disease.





 

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