Author Question: After teaching a group of nursing students about cholinesterase inhibitors, the instructor ... (Read 66 times)

geoffrey · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

After teaching a group of nursing students about cholinesterase inhibitors, the instructor determines that additional teaching is needed when the students identify which drug as an example?

A) Rivastigmine
B) Donepezil
C) Memantine
D) Galantamine

Question 2

After teaching the caregiver of a client prescribed transdermal rivastigmine, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the caregiver states which of the following?

A) I'll apply a new patch every other day.
B) The patch should be placed on a hairless area.
C) I'll make sure to put the patch where he can see it.
D) I can use the same spot once or twice a week.

fatboyy09 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
Memantine is an example of an NMDA receptor antagonist. Rivastigmine, donepezil, and galantamine are cholinesterase inhibitors.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Rivastigmine patches are changed on a daily basis and rotated to a clean, dry, and hairless area. Because the patient is experiencing dementia, the site for application should be where the patient is not able to pick at or remove the patch. The upper or lower portions of the back are recommended for patch administration. Because the same site should not be used more than once every 2 weeks, the caregiver should be instructed to make a chart of the back and indicate where patches have been applied during the last 14 days.