The nurse is teaching a family member about an elderly parent's new prescription for tacrine (Cognex) to treat Alzheimer disease (AD). The family member asks what to expect from this drug. The nurse will respond that the patient will

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Tacrine (Cognex) is a medication used to treat Alzheimer's disease by improving memory, cognitive function, behavior, and the ability to perform activities of daily living. It will slow down the deterioration of cognition but it will not reverse all symptoms. It does not affect ambulation or communication ability.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Family Member About an Elderly