Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
Rivastigmine, a cholinesterase inhibitor, is prescribed for a female patient with early-stage AlzheimerÔÇÖs Disease. The patientÔÇÖs daughter tells the nurse that she plans to start administering the drug when her motherÔÇÖs symptoms worsen, hoping to avoid nursing home placement. How should the nurse respond?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Rivastigmine is most effective early in AlzheimerÔÇÖs (B) to slow symptom progression. Delaying until worsening (A) reduces benefits. Mental status assessment (C) informs but doesnÔÇÖt guide timing. Discussing disease progression (D) is secondary to medication timing.