The drugs donepezil (Aricept) and tacrine (Cognex) are used to treat ________
A) Alzheimer's disease
B) Bell's palsy
C) Guillain-Barré syndrome
D) Parkinson's disease
A
Explanation: A) Correct! These drugs inhibit the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine.
B) These drugs are not used to treat Bell's palsy.
C) These drugs are not used to treat Gullain-Barré syndrome.
D) These drugs are not used to treat Parkinson's disease.
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