What Safety Precaution Should You Teach a Patient with Parkinson's

question 14

Multiple Choice

What safety precaution should you teach a patient with Parkinson's disease who is prescribed benztropine (Cogentin) ?

• A) Always dress warmly and avoid extended exposure to cold weather.
• B) Stay indoors in an air-conditioned setting during hot weather.
• C) Change positions slowly to avoid dizziness or light-headedness.
• D) Avoid alcohol intake because drowsiness is associated with this drug.