NR566 Week 6: Quiz Writer

WEEK 6 QUIZ WRITER What are the mild symptoms of Alzheimer disease? Select all that apply. a. Problem with routine tasks b. Confusion and memory loss c. Wandering, pacing d. Difficulty recognizing friends and family e. Disorientation, getting lost in familiar surroundings Melinda a 75-year-old Caucasian female was prescribed by her nurse practitioner Donepezil. Patient wanted to know which medication can interact with this medication. Which of the following medication can block the cholinergic receptors and reduce the therapeutic effects of Donepezil? a. Diphenhydramine b. Metoprolol c. Eliquis d. Atorvastatin A nurse practitioner is giving education to a patient that is recently prescribed with Tolcapone (Tasmar). What laboratory tests should the nurse practitioner monitor for this patient? a. CBC b. Liver Enzymes c. CMP d. All of the above Which of the following medication can cause aplastic anemia? a. Felbamate b. Lacosamide c. Topamax d. Pregabalin Which of the following patients should avoid taking Ergot Alkaloids? Select all that apply. a. A 63-year-old female that is on hemodialysis b. A 78-year-old male that recently diagnosed with multi-vessel disease c. A 47-year-old male with hypertension d. An 86-year-old female with liver disease e. A 38-year-old female with hyperlipidemia ANSWERS 1. A,B,E (1,2,5) 2. A (1) 3. B (2) 4. A (1) 5. A,b,d (1,2,4) Response: Hello Diana, You have responded to all my questions correctly. I agree with all your rationales, and they have explained the answers very well. You have explained the importance of monitoring the liver enzymes of the medication Tolcapone (Tasmar). NP’s should educate patients taking this medication about the importance of how often they have to monitor their AST and ALT to avoid liver injury. It is the NP’s responsibility that the patient verbally understands the instructions provided to them during their primary care visits. 1. what are the 2 classes of drug classes used to treat Alzheimer’s disease? A.NMDA Receptor antagonist B. COMP Inhibitors C. Ergot derivative D.Cholinesterase inhibitors E. Answers: A. NMDA Receptor antagonist & D. Cholinesterase inhibitors RATIONA