Exam 49: Miscellaneous Agents

A patient is prescribed memantine (Namenda)10 mg by mouth daily in liquid form.When preparing this medication,the nurse observes that memantine (Namenda)oral solution has 2 mg/mL in 360 mL.How many milliliters will the nurse prepare?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a new prescription for donepezil (Aricept)for symptoms of mild dementia.Which symptom exhibited by the patient should the nurse report to the physician immediately?

The nurse receives an order to administer colchicine 0.6 mg every 1 to 2 hours until the patient exhibits adverse effects.The nurse will monitor for which adverse effect?

Which nursing action is accurate when administering colchicine?

The nurse is providing information to a patient with chronic gout arthritis who is prescribed probenecid.Which information by the nurse is accurate regarding the action of this drug?

What condition is allopurinol (Zyloprim)used to treat?

Which laboratory test result would the nurse observe when a patient has hepatotoxicity?

The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with gout who has elevated uric acid levels.Which medication will likely be administered?

Which condition(s) and/or circumstance(s) warrant caution when colchicine is used for a patient with gout?(Select all that apply.)

What is the mechanism of action of memantine (Namenda)?

A patient recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is placed on memantine (Namenda).The family asks why this medication is given.Which explanation(s) by the nurse is/are accurate?(Select all that apply.)