The client is an older adult who has been started on Provigil. The nurse anticipates that the dosage of the drug will need to be:
a. doubled.
b. cut in half.
c. decreased.
d. increased.
ANS: C
When Provigil is administered to an older adult, the dosage must be decreased.
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