An alteration in glutamatergic neurotransmission is one curr…

An alteration in glutamatergic neurotransmission is one currently considered to be part of the pathophysiologic of Alzheimer ’s disease.  Based on this theory, which of the following medications interacting with NMDA receptors is appropriate for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s Disease?

An elderly patient who has been taking Namenda has developed…

An elderly patient who has been taking Namenda has developed respiratory symptoms.  She has had difficulty sleeping due to coughing in the evening.  Her relative wants to give her an Over the Counter (OTC) cough medication.  You recommend which of the following?

A 55 yo female patient is in a Long Term Rehabilitation Cent…

A 55 yo female patient is in a Long Term Rehabilitation Center following surgery and treatment for multiple Musculoskeletal injuries.   She has previously been on narcotics due to her severe pain.  Recently her narcotic medications have been discontinued so that she can be a more active participating in her physical therapy.  It appears that she is starting have some withdrawal symptoms.  This is most probably due to her experiencing which of the following?

C.M.  has been taking chlorpromazine (Thorazine) because of…

C.M.  has been taking chlorpromazine (Thorazine) because of increased agitation.  In group therapy he begins to drool, demonstrate a rigid posture, and a mask like expression.  As an advanced practice nurse, you suspect that he may be experiencing which of the following adverse effects?