The nurse is teaching a family member about an elderly parent's new prescription for tacrine (Cognex) to treat Alzheimer's disease (AD). The family member asks what to expect from this drug. The nurse will respond that the patient will
a. demonstrate improved ambulation.
b. have reversal of all symptoms.
c. have decreased deterioration of cognition.
d. show improved communication ability.
ANS: C
Tacrine can help to increase cognitive function for patients with mild to moderate AD. For the most part, drugs to treat AD do not result in improvement of symptoms but help slow the progress.
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