RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1501 of 2368

A client with mild Alzheimer's disease dementia is started on lecanemab. Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor for?

  1. Liver failure with yellowing of the skin
  2. Hearing loss with ringing in the ears
  3. Brain swelling with or without bleeding
  4. Severe low blood sugar with sweating
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Correct answer: Brain swelling with or without bleeding

Lecanemab may cause serious brain swelling, with or without bleeding, and an increased risk for falls.

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