The client has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's dementia. What cholinesterase inhibitor is most likely to be ordered for this client?
a. Ambenonium chloride (Mytelase)
b. Bethanechol chloride (Urecholine)
c. Atropine sulfate
d. Donepezil (Aricept)
ANS: D
This is the medication commonly given for Alzheimer's dementia and is thought to improve memory.
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