A client was prescribed a major tranquilizer 2 months ago. One month ago she was placed on benztropine (Cogentin). What would indicate that benztropine therapy is effective?

The correct answer is A. Smooth, coordinated voluntary movement. (A) Benztropine is prescribed to decrease or alleviate extrapyramidal side effects of major tranquilizers. Smooth, coordinated voluntary movement indicates minimal extrapyramidal side (B) Tremors are an extrapyramidal side effect. (C) Rigidity is an extrapyramidal side effect…

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ASmooth, coordinated voluntary movement
BTremors
CRigidity
DMuscle weakness

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A
87% (20)
B
4% (1)
D
9% (2)

Explanation

(A) Benztropine is prescribed to decrease or alleviate extrapyramidal side effects of major tranquilizers. Smooth, coordinated voluntary movement indicates minimal extrapyramidal side (B) Tremors are an extrapyramidal side effect. (C) Rigidity is an extrapyramidal side effect. (D) Muscle weakness is an extrapyramidal side effect.

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#anticholinergic agents#extrapyramidal side effects#major tranquilizers#medication effectiveness

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