Which of the following drugs that are used to treat diarrhea needs to be absorbed into the circulation to work?
A. Motofen
B. Ephedrine
C. Bismatrol
D. Kaopectate
Answer: A
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The nurse completes a safety assessment during a home visit to an older adult client. Of the fol-lowing observations made by the nurse, the one that is of greatest concern for this client who has evidence of sensory impairment is:
1. Low-pile carpeting throughout the home 2. A handrail on the stairs that extends the full length 3. Higher wattage incandescent lighting in all the rooms 4. The gray/black settings on the stove handles
A recently licensed nurse is orienting to the Alzheimer disease (AD) care unit. The nurse is caring for a patient who is transitioning from oral rivastigmine (Exelon) to the medication patch
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