An Older Patient Newly Diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease Is Prescribed

question 25

Multiple Choice

An older patient newly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is prescribed galantamine (Razadyne) . How will the nurse instruct the patient about this medication? Select all that apply.

• A) Take at bedtime.
• B) Take the medication with food.
• C) The dosage may be changed every 4 weeks.
• D) Side effects of this medication are minimal.
• E) Do not take the medication with an NSAID.

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Definitions:

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