When developing a care plan for Ms. Smith, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia and is receiving haloperidol, which of the following medications would Nurse Janet expect to administer if the patient developed extrapyramidal side effects (EPS)?
A.
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
B.
Paroxetine (Paxil)
C.
Benztropine mesylate (Cogentin)
D.
Lorazepam (Ativan)
ANS: C
Extrapyramidal side effects from haloperidol (Haldol) should be treated with benztropine mesylate (Cogentin) because of its anticholinergic properties.
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