A Client with Dementia Is Prescribed Donepezil (Aricept)

question 43

Multiple Choice

A client with dementia is prescribed donepezil (Aricept) . Which should the nurse consider when teaching this client about the medication?

• A)Donepezil shortens the early stages of Alzheimer disease.
• B)Donepezil is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that has a modest effect in slowing the progression of Alzheimer disease.
• C)Donepezil is an anticholinergic and has been known to eradicate some of the symptoms associated with Alzheimer disease.
• D)Donepezil should be taken on an empty stomach.

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