Which assessment data is most indicative of a potential complication in a patient who receives tacrine (Cognex)?
1. Flu-like symptoms
2. Jaundice
3. Depression
4. Psychosis
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Tacrine does not alter white blood cell counts or affect any neurotransmitters that are associated with depression or psychosis.
Rationale 2: Jaundice is indicative of liver impairment; liver toxicity is a side effect of tacrine.
Rationale 3: Tacrine does not alter white blood cell counts or affect any neurotransmitters that are associated with depression or psychosis.
Rationale 4: Tacrine does not alter white blood cell counts or affect any neurotransmitters that are associated with depression or psychosis.
Global Rationale: Jaundice is indicative of liver impairment; liver toxicity is a side effect of tacrine. Tacrine does not alter white blood cell counts or affect any neurotransmitters that are associated with depression or psychosis. Tacrine does not alter white blood cell counts or affect any neurotransmitters that are associated with depression or psychosis. Tacrine does not alter white blood cell counts or affect any neurotransmitters that are associated with depression or psychosis.
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