A nursing instructor is preparing a presentation on the etiology of Alzheimer's disease. When discussing the role of neurotransmitters in the course of the disease, which of the following would the instructor most likely emphasize?
A) Serotonin
B) Acetylcholine
C) Dopamine
D) Norepinephrine
B
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A client is scheduled for cataract surgery. What teaching should the nurse provide prior to surgery?
1. The need to refrain from taking baths after surgery 2. The need for appropriate protein intake to prevent further cataract development 3. Teaching that helps the client reduce intraocular pressure. 4. The need to wear glasses at all times.
A postmenopausal woman will begin taking atorvastatin [Lipitor] to treat hypercholesterolemia. The woman reports a history of osteopenia with a family risk of osteoporosis. What will the nurse include when teaching this patient?
a. The need to discuss taking a bisphospho-nate medication with her provider b. That statins are known to reduce the risk of osteoporosis c. That she should avoid foods high in cal-cium d. To discuss vitamin D supplements with her provider since statins deplete calcium
Acute mastitis can be minimized by:
1. washing nipples and breasts with mild soap and water once a day. 2. using proper breastfeeding techniques. 3. wearing a nipple shield for the first few days of breastfeeding. 4. wearing a supportive bra 24 hours a day.
It is common for older clients to receive multiple prescriptions that might have conflicting pharmacological actions. What is the term for keeping track of the client's medications as the client moves through the health care system?
1. Assessment 2. Medication transition 3. Pharmacological evaluation 4. Medication reconciliation