ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Nur 20500 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
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?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Syncope episodes may occur when taking this medication. Donepezil is a cholinesterase inhibitor used to treat Alzheimer's disease. Syncope, or fainting, can be a side effect due to changes in blood pressure. This information is crucial for the family to be aware of and to monitor for.
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B: Monitoring for constipation is not a common side effect of donepezil.
C: Tachycardia is not a common side effect of donepezil.
D: Administration timing is not specific to the teaching of donepezil for Alzheimer's disease.
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