Which Drug Would Most Likely Be an Initial Treatment for a Patient

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which drug would most likely be an initial treatment for a patient with Alzheimer's disease?

• A) Levodopa (Larodopa)
• B) Haloperidol (Haldol)
• C) Benztropine mesylate (Cogentin)
• D) Donepezil hydrochloride (Aricept)

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