A client is prescribed donepezil (Aricept) for treatment of Alzheimer disease. What will the nurse instruct the client about this medication?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. This medication will improve memory.
2. This medication will improve thinking.
3. This medication slows the progression of the disease.
4. This medication will cure the disease.
5. This medication causes a long-term improvement in the progression of the disease.
Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale 1: This medication increases the amount of acetylcholine in cholinergic synapses in the brain, which improves memory.
Rationale 2: This medication increases the amount of acetylcholine in cholinergic synapses in the brain, which improves cognitive functioning.
Rationale 3: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors do not slow the progression of Alzheimer disease.
Rationale 4: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors do not cure Alzheimer disease.
Rationale 5: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors do not cause a long-term improvement in the progression of Alzheimer disease. Improvement is limited and short-lived.
Global Rationale: This medication increases the amount of acetylcholine in cholinergic synapses in the brain, which improves memory and cognitive functioning. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors do not slow the progression of Alzheimer disease or cure it. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors do not cause a long-term improvement in the progression of Alzheimer disease. Improvement is limited and short-lived.
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