The nurse is doing patient teaching with a patient with early stage Alzheimer's disease and her family. The patient has been prescribed tacrine hydrochloride
What should the nurse explain to the patient and family about the potential side effect of the drug?
A) Liver toxicity
B) Dental caries
C) Depression
D) Sexual impotence
Ans: A
Feedback: Tacrine hydrochloride enhances the body's production of acetylcholine, which can decrease the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. This medication may cause liver toxicity and, therefore, the patient must be closely monitored.
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