NUR 308 CHAPTER 20 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS(VERIFIED ANSWERS) UPDATE| A GRADED|DOWNLOAD FOR BETTER RESULTS

NUR 308 CHAPTER 20 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS(VERIFIED ANSWERS) 2023- 2024 UPDATE| A GRADED|DOWNLOAD FOR BETTER RESULTS Which of the following assessment findings could the nurse see in a patient with Parkinson's disease? Select all that apply. A. an abrupt onset of symptoms B. muscle rigidity C. Involuntary tremors D. Bradykinesia E. Bilateral muscle weakness - ANSWER-B, C, D A patient is receiving carbidopa-levodopa for Parkinson's disease. What should the nurse know about this drug? A. Carbidopa-levodopa may lead to hypertension B. Carbidopa-levodopa may lead to excessive salivation C. Dopaminergic and anticholinergic therapy may lead to drowsiness and sedation D. Dopaminergic and anticholinergic are contraindicated in patients with glaucoma - ANSWER-D. Dopaminergic and anticholinergic are contraindicated in patients with glaucoma The nurse has initiated teaching for a family member of a patient with Alzheimer's disease. The nurse realizes more teaching is needed if the family member makes which statement? a. As the disease gets worse, the memory loss will get worse. b. There are several theories about the cause of the disease. c. Personality changes and hostility may occur. d. It may take several medications to cure the disease. - ANSWER-d. It may take several medications to cure the disease. A patient is taking rivastigmine. The nurse should teach the patient and family which information about rivastigmine? A. Hepatotoxicity may occur B. The initial dose is 6 mg three times a day C. Gastrointestinal distress is a common side effect D. Weight gain may be a side effect - ANSWER-C. Gastrointestinal distress is a common side effect Which is a nurs