A Patient Has Been Taking Donepezil (Aricept)for 2 Weeks as Part

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient has been taking donepezil (Aricept) for 2 weeks as part of the treatment for early stages of Alzheimer's disease.The patient's daughter calls the physician's office,upset because her mother has not shown any improvement.What is the nurse's best response to the patient's daughter?

• A)"Increase the dosage to twice daily."
• B)"It takes time for the cure to take effect."
• C)"It may take up to 6 weeks to see an improvement."
• D)"Have her take the medication on an empty stomach for improved absorption."

Understand the roles and functionalities of different components within a computer system.

Identify the types of storage and their characteristics in computer systems.

Recognize different classes and categories of computers and their relative power.

Describe trends and developments in computer hardware technology.

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Definitions:

Expertise Peak

The highest level of skill or knowledge that an individual can achieve in a particular domain.

Processing Speed

The rate at which an individual can complete cognitive tasks or understand and react to the information received.

Middle Adulthood

A stage in human development ranging approximately from age 40 to 65, marked by personal and professional growth, awareness of mortality, and often a focus on legacy.

Memory Decline

The gradual reduction in the ability to recall or recognize information from the memory over time.