A patient receiving ziprasidone for schizophrenia has
Explanation
• Benztropine (Cogentin) is
• EPS are commonly treated with anticholinergics such as benztropine, diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or other antihistamines, and trihexyphenidyl (Artane).
• Incorrect: Bethanechol is a cholinergic agonist and can potentially worsen extrapyramidal symptoms.
• Incorrect: Levodopa and Ropinirole are used to treat Parkinson's and may worsen psychosis.