Which of the following medications might be given to a client with Alzheimer's disease to delay the rate of cognitive decline?
1. Donepezil (Aricept)
2. Quetiapine (Seroquel)
3. Valproic acid (Depakote)
4. Escitalopram (Lexapro)
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Rationale: Donepezil (Aricept) is used to slow the rate of cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease. Quetiapine (Seroquel) is used to reduce or eliminate delusions and hallucinations in vascular dementia with psychosis. Escitalopram (Lexapro) is used to treat depressive symptoms in dementia with Lewy bodies. Valproic acid (Depakote) is used to reduce mood swings in Pick's disease and other mood disorders.
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