To evaluate the efficacy of tacrine (Cognex), the nurse would consider outcome criteria related to
a. improvement in mood.
b. memory improvement.
c. reduction of hyperactivity.
d. absence of auditory hallucinations.
ANS: B
Tacrine is an anticholinesterase drug that works by increasing the concentration of acetylcholine at
the synapse. It is used to treat Alzheimer's disease. The other options do not reflect expected
outcomes of tacrine therapy.
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