Week 6: Quiz Writer
1. Which of the following is not a severe symptom of Alzheimer’s disease?
a. Loss of speech
b. Loss of appetite; weight loss
c. Changes in personality and judgment
d. Loss of bladder and bowel control
e. Total dependence on caregiver
Answer: c. Changes in personality and judgment.
Rationale: Rosenthal, L. & Burchum, J. (2021). Lehne's pharmacotherapeutics for advanced
practice nurses and physician assistants (2nd ed.). Elsevier. Page 448, table 20.1 classifies
changes in personality and judgment as a mild symptom.
2. Which of the following statements made by the patient’s family indicates successful
education for cholinesterase inhibitors?
a. “We should immediately report lightheadedness as this is a severe reaction”
b. “We will ensure dad has enough to each with snacks throughout the day so he can
maintain his weight”
c. “This treatment is sure to work for dad!”
Answer: b. “We will ensure dad has enough to each with snacks throughout the day so he can
maintain his weight”
Rationale: Rosenthal, L. & Burchum, J. (2021). Lehne's pharmacotherapeutics for advanced
practice nurses and physician assistants (2nd ed.). Elsevier. Page 456. Encourage patient and
family to ensure adequate intake with supplemental meals and snacks to maintain optimal
weight.
3. Select all that apply. Which of the following are appropriate treatment modalities for
migraine headaches?
a. Beta blockers
b. Triptans
c. Patient education and lifestyle modifications
d. Morphine
e. NSAIDs
f. Caffeine
Answer: a. Beta blockers, b. Triptans. c. Patient education and lifestyle modifications, e.
NSAIDs
Rationale: Rosenthal, L. & Burchum, J. (2021). Lehne's pharmacotherapeutics for advanced
practice nurses and physician assistants (2nd ed.). Elsevier. Page 594.
4. What is an appropriate initial treatment for a patient with mild Parkinson’s?
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1. Which of the following is not a severe symptom of Alzheimer’s disease?
a. Loss of speech
b. Loss of appetite; weight loss
c. Changes in personality and judgment
d. Loss of bladder and bowel control
e. Total dependence on caregiver
Answer: c. Changes in personality and judgment.
Rationale: Rosenthal, L. & Burchum, J. (2021). Lehne's pharmacotherapeutics for advanced
practice nurses and physician assistants (2nd ed.). Elsevier. Page 448, table 20.1 classifies
changes in personality and judgment as a mild symptom.
2. Which of the following statements made by the patient’s family indicates successful
education for cholinesterase inhibitors?
a. “We should immediately report lightheadedness as this is a severe reaction”
b. “We will ensure dad has enough to each with snacks throughout the day so he can
maintain his weight”
c. “This treatment is sure to work for dad!”
Answer: b. “We will ensure dad has enough to each with snacks throughout the day so he can
maintain his weight”
Rationale: Rosenthal, L. & Burchum, J. (2021). Lehne's pharmacotherapeutics for advanced
practice nurses and physician assistants (2nd ed.). Elsevier. Page 456. Encourage patient and
family to ensure adequate intake with supplemental meals and snacks to maintain optimal
weight.
3. Select all that apply. Which of the following are appropriate treatment modalities for
migraine headaches?
a. Beta blockers
b. Triptans
c. Patient education and lifestyle modifications
d. Morphine
e. NSAIDs
f. Caffeine
Answer: a. Beta blockers, b. Triptans. c. Patient education and lifestyle modifications, e.
NSAIDs
Rationale: Rosenthal, L. & Burchum, J. (2021). Lehne's pharmacotherapeutics for advanced
practice nurses and physician assistants (2nd ed.). Elsevier. Page 594.
4. What is an appropriate initial treatment for a patient with mild Parkinson’s?
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