The client has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and needs to be started on an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor drug. He has preexisting liver disease. The nurse anticipates the he will most likely be ordered which drug?
a. Aricept
b. Hydergine
c. Exelon
d. Cognex
ANS: C
Exelon is not known to cause hepatotoxicity.
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The clinic nurse is assessing how the prenatal patient is meeting developmental tasks. The nurse uses Rubin's tasks, which include: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
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