The student nurse is caring for a patient with Alzheimer disease. The student asks the nurse preceptor, "What types of medications may be used to treat Alzheimer disease?" What is the nurse's best response? Select all that apply
1. Anticholinesterase agonist
2. Cholinesterase inhibitor
3. Anticholinergic inhibitor
4. NMDA receptor agonist
5. NMDA receptor antagonist
Answer: 2, 5
Explanation: Two types of medications have been approved to treat Alzheimer disease: cholinesterase inhibitors (ChEIs) and NMDA receptor antagonists. The other answer choices are incorrect.
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