When a Patient Is Taking an Anticholinergic Such as Benztropine

question 9

Multiple Choice

When a patient is taking an anticholinergic such as benztropine (Cogentin) as part of the treatment for Parkinson's disease, the nurse should include which information in the teaching plan?

• A) Minimize the amount of fluid taken while on this drug.
• B) Discontinue the medication if adverse effects occur.
• C) Take the medication on an empty stomach to enhance absorption.
• D) Use artificial saliva, sugarless gum, or hard candy to counteract dry mouth.

Acknowledge the importance of empathy, respect, and openness in professional and therapeutic interactions.

Acquire skills to assert oneself respectfully and professionally in various situations.

Understand various patient reactions and how they can be influenced by external factors such as the healthcare environment.

Recognize and apply different communication skills like assertiveness, genuineness, and active listening in healthcare settings.

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Definitions:

Positive And Negative

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Power-assertive Techniques

Disciplinary methods that rely on the use of authority or physical control to enforce rules and manage behavior.

Induction

A process in logic and mathematics where general principles are derived from specific observations.

Childrearing Techniques

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