The nurse is administering tacrine (Cognex) to a client in the early stages of Alzheimer disease. The nurse should plan to monitor:
1. the client's heart rate.
2. the client's hemoglobin.
3. the client for dizziness.
4. the client's liver function studies.
Answer: 4
1. The heart rate is monitored with Aricept and Razadyne.
2. Hemoglobin is monitored with Namenda.
3. Dizziness may be a side effect of Namenda.
4. Liver function studies are monitored when the client is taking Cognex.
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