The expected outcome for a patient taking benztropine as drug therapy for Parkinson's disease would be what?
A) Decrease in rigidity
B) Decrease in light-headedness
C) Decrease in disorientation
D) Decrease in flushing
A
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Benztropine should cause a decrease in rigidity. Light-headedness, disorientation, and flushing are all adverse effects of benztropine and can be expected with a patient taking this drug.
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