A Patient Will Begin Taking a Cholinesterase Inhibitor for Early

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient will begin taking a cholinesterase inhibitor for early Alzheimer's disease. The nurse is teaching the patient's spouse about the medication. Which statement by the spouse indicates a need for further teaching?

• A) "Gastrointestinal symptoms are common with this medication."
• B) "People taking this drug should not take antihistamines."
• C) "This drug helps neurons that aren't already damaged to function better."
• D) "This drug significantly slows the progression of the disease."

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