Practice Question
A nurse is teaching the family of a client who has Alzheimer's disease about donepezil. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
"Syncope episodes may occur when taking this medication.
Rationale:
♦️Donepezil, a cholinesterase inhibitor, may cause bradycardia, leading to syncope, especially in older adults.
♦️It is typically given at bedtime, not in the morning.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4