This schizophrenic patient has been taking Prolixin for 6 months. She now is experiencing extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS). Which medication is most likely to be added?
A.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
B.
Alprazolam (Xanax)
C.
Benztropine (Cogentin)
D.
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
ANS: C
Cogentin works as an anticholinergic to reduce EPS. The other medications are not used to treat EPS.
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