Donepezil (Aricept) has been prescribed for a patient with Alzheimer disease (AD). Which statement indicates that the patient and spouse understand teaching about the medication?
a. It is best to take the medication at bed-time.
b. The medication will interact with dark leafy greens.
c. Taking the medication with a citrus be-verage should improve absorption.
d. The medication should be taken with meals.
Question 2
An exhausted daughter is the sole caregiver to a patient with moderate Alzheimer disease (AD). She asks the nurse what respite care entails. Which statement indicates that the caregiver under-stands the nurse's response?
a. My mom would stay in a long-term care facility for a short time while I rest.
b. Home health aides would come to our home and help me with housework.
c. A registered nurse would provide total care for my mom in 3 day intervals.
d. I would be connected with a special support group to share stresses and com-municate with other caregivers.
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