A 10-year-old boy has been prescribed an antiparkinsonian drug. Which drug would the nurse expect as the first choice for this child?
A) Benztropine (Cogentin)
B) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
C) Trihexyphenidyl (Artane)
D) Procyclidine (Kemadrin)
B
Feedback:
Parkinson's disease is rare in children. However, if a child needs an antiparkinsonian drug, diphenhydramine is the drug of choice. Benztropine, trihexyphenidyl, and procyclidine are not recommended for use in children.
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