Which condition would require the nurse to cautiously monitor a client who is receiving donepezil? Select all that apply
A) Hyperthyroidism
B) Seizure disorder
C) Renal disease
D) Asthma
E) GI bleeding
Ans: B, C, D, E
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Cholinesterase inhibitors, like donepezil, are used cautiously in clients with renal or hepatic disease, bladder obstruction, seizure disorder, sick sinus syndrome, GI bleeding, history of ulcer disease, and asthma.
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