NUR 1211C Study Guide - Final Guide: Donepezil, Countertransference, Headache
8 Jun 2020
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A client diagnosed with alzheimer"s disease (ad) is prescribed donepezil (aricept). "this medication delays the destruction of acetycholine, a chemical in the brain necessary for memory processes. "this medication encourages production of acetylcholine, a chemical in the brain necessary for memory processes. "this medication delays the destruction of dopamine, a chemical in the brain necessary for memory processes. Although most effective in the early stages, it serves to delay, but not stop, the progression of the disease. " "this medication encourages production of dopamine, a chemical in the brain necessary for memory processes. The most appropriate response by the nurse is to explain that donepezil (aricept) delays the destruction of acetylcholine, a chemical in the brain necessary for memory processes. Although most effective in the early stages, it serves to delay, but not stop, the progression of the ad. Some side effects include dizziness, headache, gastrointestinal upset. Counter-transference refers to a nurse"s behavioral and emotional response to a client.
