Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1500 of 2368
A client's family asks whether donepezil will stop the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Which response by the nurse is correct?
- It will stop the progression of the disease if taken every day
- It may help cognitive symptoms but does not slow or stop the disease
- It removes the amyloid plaques in the brain that cause the disease
- It works only for agitation and sleep, and not for memory loss
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Correct answer: It may help cognitive symptoms but does not slow or stop the disease
Donepezil and related drugs affect neurotransmitter levels and treat cognitive symptoms only.
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