Which prescription should the nurse anticipate will most likely be prescribed for a client with Alzheimer's disease?

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Donepezil hydrochloride (Aricept) is a medication commonly prescribed for Alzheimer's disease to improve cognitive function and slow the progression of symptoms. Levodopa (Larodopa) is used to treat Parkinson's disease, haloperidol (Haldol) is an antipsychotic medication used to manage agitation or aggression, and benztropine mesylate (Cogentin) is used to treat extrapyramidal symptoms associated with antipsychotic use.

Which Prescription Should the Nurse Anticipate Will Most Likely Be