Which problem is a common side effect of donepezil (Aricept) for treatment of Alzheimer's disease?
a. Weight gain
b. Hypertension
c. Constipation
d. Nausea/vomiting
ANS: D
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During the assessment, the nurse palpates a thrill and lift at the fifth left intercostal space midclavicular line. In the same area, the nurse also auscultates a blowing, swishing sound right after the S1. These findings would be most consistent with: a. Heart failure. b. Aortic stenosis. c. Pulmonary edema. d. Mitral regurgitation.
Which of the following thought patterns is consistent with the diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder?
A) Self-absorbed thoughts B) Magical thinking C) Egocentric D) Preoccupation with perfection
Peptic ulcers, headaches, and other disorders may be an expression of emotional disturbance. Nurses know that this is identified as:
A) Hypochondriasis B) Repression C) Conversion D) Splitting
A client tells the nurse that his illness is a result of his failure to "live a good life." The nurse rec-ognizes this statement as an example of the client's:
1. Risk factor 2. Health belief 3. Illness behavior 4. Negative health behavior