Why she is prescribed donepezil

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A nurse is explaining to family members of a woman 65 years of age why she is prescribed donepezil. What would the nurse tell the family about this drug? Donepezil is a cholinesterase inhibitor that does not cure , but slows the progression of dementia. Donepezil is a cholinesterase inhibitor, that has been known to stabilize or even halt the progression of dementia. Donepezil will sedate her so she doesn't wander as much and get lost as often. Donepezil is a cholinesterase inhibitor that will help manage the dementia so that she can go back to living on her own.

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