The client is taking a medication to help cope with EPSEs but can not remember the name of the medication. The nurse would give the client information about which of the following medications that the client is receiving?
1. Risperidone (Risperdal)
2. Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
3. Loxapine (Loxitane)
4. Benztropine (Cogentin)
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Rationale: Benztropine is an antiparkinson drug used to help manage the EPSEs of antipsychotic medications. Risperidone and loxapine are antipsychotic medications. Duloxetine is an antidepressant medication.
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