The nurse is caring for a patient with Alzheimer disease and anticipates an order for which medication that may help delay the rate of cognitive decline?
1. Donepezil (Aricept)
2. Quetiapine (Seroquel)
3. Valproic acid (Depakote)
4. Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Answer: 1
Explanation: Donepezil (Aricept) is used to slow the rate of cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer disease. Quetiapine (Seroquel) is used to reduce or eliminate delusions and hallucinations in patients diagnosed with vascular dementia with psychosis. Escitalopram (Lexapro) is used to treat depressive symptoms in patients with Lewy body dementia. Valproic acid (Depakote) is used to reduce mood swings seen in Pick disease and other mood disorders.
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