The nurse is providing teaching regarding drug
therapy to the husband of a woman with Alzheimer's disease. She was diagnosed 3 months ago, has mild memory loss, and will be receiving donepezil (Aricept). What is the drug's expected action?
a. Prevents memory loss in later stages
b. Reverses the course of Alzheimer's disease
c. Provides sedation to prevent agitation and restlessness
d. May help to improve the mood and decrease confusion
ANS: D
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As long as the client is limiting her behaviors to verbal assaults and harmless physical movements:
a. She is placed in seclusion. b. The acting out may continue. c. The caregiver is prepared to apply restraints. d. She is reminded of the inappropriateness of her behavior.
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A patient asks about his cancer treatment with
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