Alzheimer's Disease Comprehensive Exam And Answers Already Passed.
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Alzheimer\'s Disease
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Alzheimer\'s Disease
1. When caring for a patient with dementia, the nurse should question provider orders for which type of medication?
a. Cholinesterase inhibitor
b. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
c. Antipsychotic
d. Selective norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake inhibitor - Answer C
Antipsychoti...
Alzheimer's Disease Comprehensive Exam And Answers Already Passed.
1. When caring for a patient with dementia, the nurse should question provider orders for which type of medication?
a. Cholinesterase inhibitor
b. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
c. Antipsychotic
d. Selective norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake inhibitor - Answer C
Antipsychotics come with a black box warning due to increased mortality that comes with their use in patients with dementia. They should be used with extreme caution.
2. Which client is most at risk for developing Alzheimer's Disease?
a. A 50 year old, Caucasian female
b. A 70 year old African-American Female
c. A 60 year old male who is also a physician
d. A 40 year old mom of 3 - Answer B
Age >65, African American, and female gender are all risk factors
3. When communicating with patients who have dementia, which of the following responses is most effective?
a. Speak louder to the patient who has delayed response time
b. Utilize visual cues such as pointing or touching items
c. Repeat questions and comments frequently
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