Exam 18: Antidementia Drugs

Which statement by a family member of a patient diagnosed with AD demonstrates that medication education was effective? "The medication my parent is receiving:

The spouse of a patient with Alzheimer's disease ( AD ) asks, "Can you give me a simple explanation of what happened in my partner's brain?" Select the nurse's best response.

Select the most realistic short-term goal for the care of a patient with mild AD who takes donepezil (Aricept). The patient will:

A nurse explains galantamine ( Razadyne ) therapy to family members of a patient who is to begin treatment with the drug. What information should be included? Select all that apply.

An adult says, "I take vitamins B and E to prevent AD, but these vitamins are so expensive." Select the nurse's most informative response.

An adult tells the nurse, "I'm taking large doses of vitamin B. I read that it prevents AD, but I don't understand how it works." Which statements would be applicable as the nurse responds to the individual? Select all that apply.

Which receptors carry out primary functions of the parasympathetic nervous system? Select all that apply.

A 63-year-old woman says, "I want to take estrogen to prevent AD, but my doctor won't prescribe it." Select the nurse's most informative response.

A nursing assistant reports to the nurse that a patient diagnosed with AD is experiencing severe diarrhea. Administration of which classification of medication is most associated with this problem?

A patient takes donepezil (Aricept) for AD. Vital signs for this patient are: temperature 98.2°F; blood pressure 135/82 mm Hg; pulse 54 beats/min; respirations 18 breaths/min. Which variance should the nurse consider most likely attributable to donepezil therapy?

An adult says, "I take provastatin (Pravachol) for my high cholesterol. It will prevent stroke and heart attack." Select the nurse's most informative response.

Of the drugs given to treat AD, which one has a potential to slow neurodegeneration?

A patient diagnosed with AD is being treated with a ChE inhibitor drug. The patient develops facial flushing, sweating, and leg cramps. The nurse should attribute these symptoms to:

Most drugs used to treat AD affect:

The family of a patient diagnosed with AD asks the nurse, "How can drugs help our parent?" The reply that provides the most realistic expectations would be: