Which type of medication does the nurse anticipate for a client who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer disease?
1. Beta blockers
2. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
3. Cholinergic blockers
4. Dopaminergic agents
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Rationale 1: Beta blockers are not used to treat Alzheimer disease.
Rationale 2: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are used to treat Alzheimer disease.
Rationale 3: Cholinergic blockers are used to treat Parkinson disease.
Rationale 4: Dopaminergic agents are used to treat Parkinson disease.
Global Rationale: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are used to treat Alzheimer disease. The acetylcholinesterase inhibitors indirectly stimulate the receptors for ACh. Beta blockers are not used to treat Alzheimer disease. Cholinergic blockers are used to treat Parkinson disease. Dopaminergic agents are used to treat Parkinson disease.
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