A patient with moderate Alzheimer disease (AD) is prescribed memantine (Namenda). Which should the nurse understand about the mechanism of action for this medication?
1. Protects cells against excess glutamate by partially blocking NMDA c-receptors.
2. Slows the degradation of acetylcholine, thereby increasing concentration of the neurotransmitters in the cerebral cortex.
3. Protects cells against excess NMDA by partially blocking glutamate c-receptors.
4. Slows the degradation of dopamine, thereby increasing concentration of the neurotransmitters in the cerebral cortex.
1. Protects cells against excess glutamate by partially blocking NMDA c-receptors.
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What can result from the nurse consistently performing hand hygiene and using sterile supplies when caring for patients in the hospital setting?
a. Hospital stay is shortened b. Sense of self-worth is improved c. Risk of infection is reduced d. Nursing care needed is reduced
The nurse is assisting the healthcare provider with a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy on a client who has leukemia. The client also has thrombocytopenia. Upon completing of the test, which intervention is a priority for the nurse?
A) Dispose of the equipment used, and clean the area properly. B) Label and refrigerate the specimen obtained by the physician. C) Hold pressure on the wound for approximately 5 minutes. D) Make certain the client understands the purpose of the test.
Mrs. Black is a 49-year-old patient who presents to the office with complaints of fatigue and joint pain. When examining the epitrochlear nodes, which joint should be supported?
a. Elbow b. Knee c. Shoulder d. Wrist
According to Freud, what is the name given to the part of the mind that represents one's conscience?
A) unconscious mind B) id C) ego D) superego