A patient who has Parkinson's disease will begin treatment with benztropine (Cogentin). Which symptom of Parkinson's disease would be a contraindication for this drug?
a. Drooling
b. Muscle rigidity
c. Muscle weakness
d. Tardive dyskinesia
ANS: D
Tardive dyskinesia is a contraindication for this drug.
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