A patient who has Alzheimer's disease is taking 10 mg of donepezil daily and reports difficulty sleeping. The primary care NP should recommend:
a. decreasing the dose to 5 mg.
b. increasing the dose to 15 mg.
c. taking the drug in the morning.
d. taking the drug in the evening.
C
Donepezil is typically taken in the evening just before going to bed; however, in patients experiencing sleep disturbance, daytime administration is preferred. The dose should not be increased or decreased.
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