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.

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Definitions:

Break Even

The point at which total costs and total revenues are equal, resulting in no net loss or gain for a business.

Net Present Value

A financial metric that calculates the present value of net cash flows from an investment, considering the time value of money.

Assumptions

Premises or statements taken as true without proof for the purpose of argument or investigation in analytical or operational processes.

Bottleneck Operation

A stage in the production process that reduces the overall capacity because its work rate is slower than that of other stages.