The nurse has initiated teaching for a family member of a patient with Alzheimer disease. The nurse realizes more teaching is needed if the family member makes which statement?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because Alzheimer's disease currently has no cure. Step 1: Alzheimer's is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that worsens over time, leading to memory loss (A). Step 2: The exact cause is unknown, with various theories proposed (B). Step 3: Behavioral symptoms like personality changes, wandering, and aggression are common (C). Step 4: There is no cure for Alzheimer's; current treatments aim to manage symptoms and slow progression, not cure the disease (D). The other options are accurate statements related to Alzheimer's disease, making them incorrect choices in this context.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: MAO inhibitors can increase dopamine levels excessively when combined with levodopa, leading to hypertensive crises.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Tubocurarine is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant that can cause histamine release, leading to bronchoconstriction. In a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and a history of smoking, using tubocurarine could exacerbate respiratory issues, making it contraindicated in this case.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Buspirone (choice D), a 5-HT1A partial agonist, treats anxiety without sedation (choice A), isn't for insomnia (choice B), and has a slow onset (choice C incorrect), taking weeks. Its anxiolytic action offers a non-addictive alternative to benzodiazepines.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: N-acetylcysteine restores glutathione levels, preventing hepatotoxicity from toxic paracetamol metabolites.