Which medication would most likely benefit a middle-stage Alzheimer's patient susceptible to side effects?
A. Rivastigmine
B. Galantamine
C. Memantine
D. Tacrine
Answer: C
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A patient was placed on an antitubercular drug because he tested positive for tuberculosis more than three times. The patient tells the nurse that the drug will completely kill the bacteria. Which should be the nurse's proper response?
a. "Yes, you are correct. That is the action of the medication." b. "No, the medication only controls the bacteria." c. "Yes, the medication covers the bacteria's cell growth." d. "No, the action of the medication is unknown."
Four individuals have given the information about their suicide plans. The plan that should be
assessed as indicating the highest suicide risk is a. jumping from a 100-foot-high railroad bridge located in a deserted area late at night. b. overdosing on aspirin with codeine while the patient's husband is out with friends. c. turning on the oven and letting gas escape into the apartment during the night. d. cutting the wrists in the bathroom while the patient's husband reads in the living room.
What is the greatest limitation of the Health Plan Employer Data Information Set (HEDIS)?
A) Findings are not released to the public. B) Only about half of managed care organizations have chosen to participate. C) Performance indicators are process focused rather than outcome focused. D) There are only 15 performance measures.
The student nurse percusses the client's abdomen. Which of the following statements by the student nurse indicate that tympany is present?
1. "The sound is low-pitched, loud, and hollow-sounding.". 2. "It is a high-pitched, soft sound that doesn't last very long.". 3. "The sound is very loud and has a low tone. The sound has a long duration.". 4. "It sounds like a drum, loud and high-pitched.".