A client is prescribed memantine for the treatment of dementia of Alzheimer's disease. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following as a possible adverse reaction?
A) Confusion
B) Dyspepsia
C) Muscle cramps
D) Vomiting
Ans: A
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When administering memantine to a client, a nurse should monitor the client for adverse reactions such as dizziness, headache, or confusion. Dyspepsia is an adverse reaction of rivastigmine; muscle cramps are an adverse reaction of donepezil; vomiting is an adverse reaction of rivastigmine and galantamine.
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