A patient reports symptoms of restlessness, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. The
provider determines that these symptoms occur in relation to many events and
concerns. What other things will the provider question this patient about?
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HAs and Bowel habits
A patient with dementia experiences agitation and visual hallucinations and is given
haloperidol with a subsequent worsening of symptoms. Based on this response, what
is the likely cause of this patient's symptoms?
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Lewy Body Dementia
, An elderly patient has symptoms of depression and the patient's daughter asks about
possible Alzheimer's disease since there is a family history of this disease. A screening
evaluation shows no memory loss. What is the initial step in managing this patient?
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Prescribe a trial of an antidepressant medication
A patient with Parkinson's Dz has been taking carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet) with
good results but develops increased dyskinesia. Which drug will be added to this
patient's regimen to help control this symptom?
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Amantadine
A patient with Alzheiner's Dz (AD) is taking donepezil to treat cognitive symptoms.
The patient's son reports noting increased social withdrawal and sleep impairment
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Encourage activity and exercise
A s13 yr old child has exhibited symptoms of mild depression for several weeks. The
parent reports feeling relieved that the symptoms have passed but concerned that
the child now seems to have boundless energy and an inability to sit still. What will the
primary care nurse practitioner do?
provider determines that these symptoms occur in relation to many events and
concerns. What other things will the provider question this patient about?
Give this one a try later!
HAs and Bowel habits
A patient with dementia experiences agitation and visual hallucinations and is given
haloperidol with a subsequent worsening of symptoms. Based on this response, what
is the likely cause of this patient's symptoms?
Give this one a try later!
Lewy Body Dementia
, An elderly patient has symptoms of depression and the patient's daughter asks about
possible Alzheimer's disease since there is a family history of this disease. A screening
evaluation shows no memory loss. What is the initial step in managing this patient?
Give this one a try later!
Prescribe a trial of an antidepressant medication
A patient with Parkinson's Dz has been taking carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet) with
good results but develops increased dyskinesia. Which drug will be added to this
patient's regimen to help control this symptom?
Give this one a try later!
Amantadine
A patient with Alzheiner's Dz (AD) is taking donepezil to treat cognitive symptoms.
The patient's son reports noting increased social withdrawal and sleep impairment
Give this one a try later!
Encourage activity and exercise
A s13 yr old child has exhibited symptoms of mild depression for several weeks. The
parent reports feeling relieved that the symptoms have passed but concerned that
the child now seems to have boundless energy and an inability to sit still. What will the
primary care nurse practitioner do?
