Author Question: Anticholinergic agents, such as benztropine (Cogentin), may be given with a phenothiazine to: 1. ... (Read 49 times)

Ebrown · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Anticholinergic agents, such as benztropine (Cogentin), may be given with a phenothiazine to:

1. Reduce the chance of tardive dyskinesia
2. Potentiate the effects of the drug
3. Reduce the tolerance that tends to occur
4. Increase central nervous system (CNS) depression

Question 2

Cecilia presents with depression associated with complaints of fatigue, sleeping all the time, and lack of motivation. An appropriate initial antidepressant for her would be:

1. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
2. Paroxetine (Paxil)
3. Amitriptyline (Elavil)
4. Duloxetine (Cymbalta)