Which of the following drugs used to treat Alzheimer's disease is not an anticholinergic?
1. Donepezil
2. Memantine
3. Rivastigmine
4. Galantamine
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After a neurologic assessment, the nurse determines that an older patient is exhibiting normal signs of aging. What did the nurse assess in this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Slow movements 2. Intermittent hand tremor 3. Ataxia with position changes 4. Decreased sensation in the feet 5. Slight impairment of coordination
An older patient is being treated for arthritic pain with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Which question best assesses for side effects of this medication class?
a. "Have you noticed your heart skipping beats since you began taking this drug?" b. "Did you know you should not to stand up too quickly?" c. "Are you aware that you should take your pain medication with food?" d. "Have you had any episodes of shortness of breath since starting this medicine?"
To hear a soft murmur or bruit, which of the following may be necessary?
A) Asking the patient to hold her breath B) Asking the patient in the next bed to turn down the TV C) Checking your stethoscope for air leaks D) All of the above
A caregiver asks the nurse to explain what happens if the time-out is too long. The best reply by the nurse is which of the following?
a. "If the child is kept in time-out beyond the time it takes to calm down, he or she has enough time to become resentful." b. "The child will begin to think up new bad behaviors if given enough time in time-out." c. "Too much time-out will exhaust the child, and he or she will have difficulty thinking." d. "Time-out will stop having any effect on the child at all as he or she designs ways to amuse him- or herself."