ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam - Nurselytic

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Answer: A: This medication is given to help with extrapyramidal side effects.


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1. Benztropine is an anticholinergic medication commonly used to manage extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) caused by antipsychotic medications.
2. EPS include symptoms like tremors, muscle stiffness, and restlessness, which can occur with antipsychotic use.
3. By blocking certain neurotransmitters in the brain, benztropine helps alleviate these side effects.
4. Other choices are incorrect:
- B: Benztropine does not treat depression, as it is not an antidepressant.
- C: Benztropine does not directly address hallucinations, which are typically managed with antipsychotic medications.
- D: Benztropine does not specifically target tachycardia, which may be a side effect of other medications but not the primary indication for benztropine use.

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