A patient with Alzheimer disease is prescribed memantine (Namenda). Which statement should the nurse include when teaching about this medication?
1. "Memantine works by increasing activation of glutamine transmission."
2. "Memantine works by reducing activation of glutamine transmission."
3. "Memantine will enhance breakdown of acetylcholine."
4. "Memantine will inhibit breakdown of acetylcholine."
2. "Memantine works by reducing activation of glutamine transmission."
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1. Has a physician at this hospital agreed to accept the patient? 2. Does the patient have insurance? 3. When is the patient supposed to arrive? 4. Is the patient likely to survive transfer? 5. Is a bed available in the appropriate unit to provide care for the patient?
The nurse is planning play activities for a 2-month-old hospitalized infant to stimulate the auditory sense. Which activities should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)
a. Talk to the infant. b. Play a music box. c. Place a squeaky doll in the crib. d. Give the infant a small-handled clear rattle.
Which factors contribute to increased blood pressure (BP) in older patients from increased PV resistance?
1) Decreased lymph 2) Weakened medial wall 3) Increased wall elasticity 4) Fibrosis of intimal wall
The protein that carries oxygen in muscles is called
a. ferritin. b. oxyglobin. c. myoglobin. d. hemoglobin.