Author Question: The patient asks if there are any supplements that would help improve or preserve his memory. Which ... (Read 24 times)

corkyiscool3328 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The patient asks if there are any supplements that would help improve or preserve his memory. Which supplements would the nurse discuss? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Carnitine
2. Coenzyme Q10
3. Glucosamine
4. DHEA
5. Selenium

Question 2

Which statement provides the best rationale for monitoring HDL and LDL as opposed to total cholesterol?

1. HDL and LDL monitoring is much cheaper than measuring total cholesterol.
2. Total cholesterol does not differentiate the amounts of good cholesterol and bad cholesterol.
3. HDL and LDL measurements are more general and frequently are used in patients not at risk for heart disease.
4. Total cholesterol measurements are often inaccurate and not as reliable as HDL and LDL.

janeli1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Carnitine is used to improve memory.
Rationale 2: Coenzyme Q10 is used to prevent heart disease and to provide antioxidant therapy.
Rationale 3: Glucosamine is used to reduce symptoms of arthritis and other joint problems.
Rationale 4: DHEA is used to improve memory.
Rationale 5: Selenium is used to reduce risk of certain types of cancer.
Global Rationale: Carnitine and DHEA are used to improve memory. Coenzyme Q10 is used to prevent heart disease and to provide antioxidant therapy. Glucosamine is used to reduce symptoms of arthritis and other joint problems. Selenium is used to reduce risk of certain types of cancer.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Gaining more specific information, not associated costs, is the primary reason for monitoring the HDL and LDL.
Rationale 2: Total cholesterol tests include the good and bad cholesterol and does not indicate the specific amounts of either.
Rationale 3: HDL and LDL are more specific tests, not more general.
Rationale 4: Total, LDL, and HDL tests are as accurate as the equipment and technicians that complete them.
Global Rationale: Total cholesterol tests include the good and bad cholesterol and does not indicate the specific amounts of either. Total, LDL, and HDL tests are as accurate as the equipment and technicians that complete them. HDL and LDL are more specific tests, not more general. Gaining more specific information, not associated costs, is the primary reason for monitoring the HDL and LDL.