Clients receiving donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine HBr, or tacrine HCl should be monitored for:
a. hypertensive crisis. c. suicidal tendencies.
b. cholinergic crisis. d. tachycardia.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This is not an adverse effect of these medications to treat Alzheimer's.
B Correct: This is the most critical effect of an overdose of these medications.
C Incorrect: This is not an adverse effect of these medications to treat Alzheimer's.
D Incorrect: This is not an adverse effect of these medications to treat Alzheimer's.
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