Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1491 of 2368
A client with Alzheimer's disease is agitated and the provider orders brexpiprazole. What should the nurse understand about this drug?
- It raises the risk of stroke and death in older adults with dementia
- It cures the brain changes that cause Alzheimer's disease over time
- It is a first-line treatment to give before any other intervention
- It is safe for long-term use in all older adults with agitation
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Correct answer: It raises the risk of stroke and death in older adults with dementia
This atypical antipsychotic carries a stroke and death risk, so nonpharmacological measures are tried first.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Cognitive Impairments: Medications. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026