The nurse would be alert for a client taking benztropine (Cogentin) to have increased anticholinergic effects if which of the following medications are also started? Select all that apply
A) Amantadine (Symmetrel)
B) Quetiapine (Seroquel)
C) Glycopyrrolate (Robinul)
D) Perphenazine (Trilafon)
E) Tiotropium (Spiriva)
Ans: A, D
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A client taking benztropine (Cogentin) will have increased anticholinergic effects if amantadine or phenothiazines such as perphenazine are given together.
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