For which medication will the nurse prepare material for the family of a patient diagnosed with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease? (Select all that apply.)
a. Tacrine (Cognex)
b. Donepezil (Aricept)
c. Haloperidol (Haldol)
d. Rivastigmine (Exelon)
e. Galantamine (Razadyne)
ANS: A, B, D, E
The only drug that is not generally prescribed for Alzheimer's disease is Haldol.
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