The nurse is caring for a patient with Alzheimer disease. Which category of medication should the nurse anticipate being prescribed for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
1. Anticholinesterase agonist
2. Cholinesterase inhibitor
3. Anticholinergic inhibitor
4. NMDA receptor agonist
5. NMDA receptor antagonist
2. Cholinesterase inhibitor
5. NMDA receptor antagonist
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The nurse is reviewing a client's history and notes that the client is taking large doses of vitamin supplementation. The nurse is concerned because:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Some vitamins are required in daily amounts less than 100 mg 2. Fat soluble vitamins can be stored, and therefor there is a danger of toxicity 3. Fat soluble vitamins may require extra supplementation because they cannot be stored in the body from day to day 4. Water soluble vitamins can cause toxicity 5. Microminerals are needed in amounts under 100 mg
Valerie is recovering from a motor vehicle accident. She tells the nurse she is worthless because she can't walk. The best response to redirect her external dialogue is
A) "You are right, you can't walk now." B) "You can't?" C) "You can if you try." D) "What things can you do?"
While reviewing the history of health care services as part of an education program the nurse learns that the passage of the amended Social Security Act created Medicare and Medicaid, which increased demands for health care services
How did The National Health Planning and Resources Development Act of 1974 attempt to address the demand for health care services? 1. Increasing funds to improve the health status of the indigent poor. 2. Recognizing that increased hospitals improved the public health status. 3. Increasing funds for more health services to improve public health status. 4. Recognizing the contribution of health practitioners to the public health status.
Who does the home health nurse expect her 85-year-old Hispanic patient will seek health advice from?
a. Local pharmacist for prescription drugs b. Folk healer (curandero) c. Priest of her church d. Close family members