A psychiatric nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) of an antipsychotic medication. Which medication is most likely to be prescribed for this client to treat these symptoms?
A) Diazepam (Valium)
B) Amitriptyline (Elavil)
C) Benztropine (Cogentin)
D) Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
C
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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