Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client with Alzheimer's disease who has a new prescription for donepezil. The family asks the PN how this will help their relative. Which explanation provided by the PN accurately describes the action of the medication?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Donepezil is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that works to improve cognitive and behavioral functioning in clients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.