An appropriate outcome for trihexyphenidyl (Artane) therapy used in conjunction with high potency typical antipsychotic medication therapy is that the patient will:
a. Demonstrate a brighter mood
b. Be less sedated and drowsy
c. Display fewer movement disorder symptoms
d. Display decreased anticholinergic symptoms
ANS: C
Trihexyphenidyl is used to treat extrapyramidal symptoms, such as pseudoparkinsonism. The other options are not expected outcomes of administration of this medication.
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