Author Question: The client takes ginkgo biloba at home for memory impairment. Which statement by the client ... (Read 76 times)

Mr. Wonderful · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The client takes ginkgo biloba at home for memory impairment. Which statement by the client indicates that teaching by the nurse has been effective?

1. I can't take any other medication with ginkgo biloba.
2. I need to be on a low-fat diet while I am taking ginkgo biloba.
3. Ginkgo biloba will keep me from developing Alzheimer's disease.
4. I can have increased bleeding if I have to take an anticoagulant drug.

Question 2

A client is placed on tacrine (Cognex) for Alzheimer's disease. The nurse monitors which lab test for this client?

1. White blood cell count (WBC)
2. Platelets
3. Complete blood count (CBC)
4. Liver function test (LFT)

bob · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

Rationale 1: I can't take any other medication with ginkgo biloba is incorrect because there are very few medications that cannot be combined with ginkgo biloba.
Rationale 2: I need to be on a low-fat diet while I am taking ginkgo biloba is incorrect because there are no dietary restrictions when a client is taking it.
Rationale 3: Ginkgo biloba will keep me from developing Alzheimer's disease is incorrect because there is no evidence that ginkgo biloba will prevent the development of Alzheimer's disease, although it might help stabilize the disease.
Rationale 4: Anticoagulant drugs increase the risk of bleeding if taken with ginkgo biloba.

Global Rationale: Anticoagulant drugs increase the risk of bleeding if taken with ginkgo biloba. I can't take any other medication with ginkgo biloba is incorrect because there are very few medications that cannot be combined with ginkgo biloba. I need to be on a low-fat diet while I am taking ginkgo biloba is incorrect because there are no dietary restrictions when a client is taking it. Ginkgo biloba will keep me from developing Alzheimer's disease is incorrect because there is no evidence that ginkgo biloba will prevent the development of Alzheimer's disease, although it might help stabilize the disease.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

Rationale 1: Tacrine (Cognex), a direct-acting parasympathomimetic, is known for its major side effect of hepatotoxicity.
Rationale 2: Tacrine (Cognex), a direct-acting parasympathomimetic, is known for its major side effect of hepatotoxicity.
Rationale 3: Tacrine (Cognex), a direct-acting parasympathomimetic, is known for its major side effect of hepatotoxicity.
Rationale 4: Tacrine (Cognex), a direct-acting parasympathomimetic, is known for its major side effect of hepatotoxicity.

Global Rationale: Tacrine (Cognex), a direct-acting parasympathomimetic, is known for its major side effect of hepatotoxicity. The nurse would not need to monitor the WBC, CBC, or platelet count.