A patient has been administered chlorpromazine (Thorazine) for many years to treat his psychotic disorder. He has recently developed extrapyramidal symptoms related to long-term administration of this drug
Which of the following medications can be administered to assist in relieving these symptoms? A) Diazepam (Valium)
B) Darifenacin (Enablex)
C) Trihexyphenidyl (Trihexy)
D) Trospium chloride (Sanctura)
C
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Trihexyphenidyl (Trihexy) is used in the treatment of parkinsonism and extrapyramidal reactions caused by antipsychotic drugs. Valium is a benzodiazepine and is not used for this purpose. Darifenacin is used for the treatment of overactive bladder. Trospium chloride (Sanctura) reduces the tone of the smooth muscle in the bladder.
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