When teaching a client about memantine (Namenda), the nurse will include which of the following?
a. Lab tests to monitor the client's liver function are needed.
b. Namenda can cause elevated blood pressure.
c. Taking Namenda will improve the client's cognitive functioning.
d. The most common side effect of Namenda is gastrointestinal bleeding."
Answer: b. Namenda can cause elevated blood pressure.
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a. Anal intercourse b. Masturbation c. Oral sex d. Vaginal intercourse
During a health history, the client looked confused and said, "But everybody drinks, like at parties and such. How much drinking do you think is too much?" Which of the following would be most appropriate response by the nurse?
a. "Alcohol should be used only in moderation." b. "It's okay as long as you don't binge, and you eat food with your drinks." c. "Per day, no more than one drink for women and two drinks for men." d. "Total abstinence is the only healthy choice."
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(Select all that apply.) a. Binding of one or both agents is reduced b. Plasma drug levels of free drug will rise c. Plasma drug level of free drug will fall d. The increase in free drug can intensify effects e. The increase in bound drug can intensify effects
Creatinine is best described as:
A. a substance produced by the kidney. B. a product related to skeletal muscle metabolism C. produced by the liver and filtered by the kidney D. a by-product of protein metabolism