This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A nurse is caring for a client receiving donepezil for treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Which of ... (Read 103 times)

SGallaher96

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 509
on: Jul 23, 2018
A nurse is caring for a client receiving donepezil for treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following factors should the nurse monitor when assessing the client before administering the drug?
 
  A) Sexual habits
  B) Body weight
  C) Sleeping patterns
  D) Eating habits

Question 2

A client with AD is prescribed rivastigmine by the primary health care provider. The nurse would anticipate administering this drug by which route? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Intravenously
  B) Intramuscularly
  C) Orally
  D) Subcutaneously
  E) Transdermally


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

miss_1456@hotmail.com

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 289
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse should monitor body weight and the vital signs of the client during the initial assessment. The nurse need not monitor the sexual habits, sleeping patterns, or eating habits of the client when administering cholinesterase inhibitors.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C, E
Feedback:
The nurse should administer rivastigmine orally or transdermally to the client. Rivastigmine is not administered intravenously, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously.


SGallaher96

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 509
Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thank you!


miss_1456@hotmail.com

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 289
Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Always glad to help...


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

There are immediate benefits of chiropractic adjustments that are visible via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It shows that spinal manipulation therapy is effective in decreasing pain and increasing the gaps between the vertebrae, reducing pressure that leads to pain.

Did you know?

Children of people with alcoholism are more inclined to drink alcohol or use hard drugs. In fact, they are 400 times more likely to use hard drugs than those who do not have a family history of alcohol addiction.

Did you know?

There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.

Did you know?

Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.

Did you know?

Giardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites worldwide, and infects up to 20% of the world population, mostly in poorer countries with inadequate sanitation. Infections are most common in children, though chronic Giardia is more common in adults.

Note the thickening of the intestinal wall and the erosion of the inner lining of the ileum, often s Note the thickening of the intestinal wall and the erosion of the inner lining of the ileum, often s
Crohn’s disease Crohn’s disease
Kidney Disease symptoms and prevention Kidney Disease symptoms and prevention
Alzheimer's, Tau, and Phosporylation Alzheimer's, Tau, and Phosporylation
Dental Related Adverse Effects in Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment Dental Related Adverse Effects in Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment
The locations of disease-causing mutations in the cystic fibrosis gene The locations of disease-causing mutations in the cystic fibrosis gene
Video: Red Blood Cells - Erythropoietin (EPO)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library