HESI RN
Care Hope College RN HESI Pharmacology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Rivastigmine, a cholinesterase inhibitor, is prescribed for a female patient with early-stage Alzheimer’s Disease. The patient’s daughter tells the nurse that she plans to start administering the drug when her mother’s symptoms worsen, hoping to avoid nursing home placement. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rivastigmine is most effective early in Alzheimer’s (
B) to slow symptom progression. Delaying until worsening (
A) reduces benefits. Mental status assessment (
C) informs but doesn’t guide timing. Discussing disease progression (
D) is secondary to medication timing.
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