Author Question: A client is prescribed memantine for the treatment of dementia of Alzheimer's disease. The nurse ... (Read 51 times)

Shelles · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client is prescribed memantine for the treatment of dementia of Alzheimer's disease. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following as a possible adverse reaction?

A) Confusion
B) Dyspepsia
C) Muscle cramps
D) Vomiting

Question 2

When reviewing a client's medical record, which condition would the nurse identify as contraindicating the use of donepezil?

A) Bronchitis
B) Asthma
C) Vitamin deficiency
D) Amnesia

britb2u · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
When administering memantine to a client, a nurse should monitor the client for adverse reactions such as dizziness, headache, or confusion. Dyspepsia is an adverse reaction of rivastigmine; muscle cramps are an adverse reaction of donepezil; vomiting is an adverse reaction of rivastigmine and galantamine.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
The administration of donepezil is contraindicated in clients with asthma. The drug is not contraindicated in clients with bronchitis, beriberi, or amnesia.