A client is prescribed donepezil for dementia. Review of the client's medication history reveals that the client uses NSAIDs for arthritis. The nurse would assess the client closely for which of the following?
A) Decreased effectiveness of the NSAID
B) Increased risk of NSAID toxicity
C) Increased risk of GI bleeding
D) Decrease GI absorption of the donepezil
Ans: C
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NSAIDs in conjunction with donepezil increase the client's risk for GI bleeding. The effectiveness of the NSAID does not decrease, nor does the GI absorption of donepezil. There is no increase in the risk for NSAID toxicity.
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