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Side effects of Antiparkinsonian drugs
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generic names of antiparkinsonian medication
Benztropine & Procyclidine
Interventions for common side effects of AP d
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What is one of the side effects of the AP drug Benztropine from the anticholergenic group?
Dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, nausea, vomiting, urinary retention, tachycardia, nervousness, giddiness, insomnia, sexual dysfunction
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What are the symptoms of Acute Dystonic Reaction?
- Severe muscle spasm, Difficulty swallowing, stiff neck, torticollis, Oculogyric crisis, Extreme facial grimacing, thick tounge
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What is the generic name of AP drug cogentin from anticholinergic group?
Benztropine
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What is the daily dose for Benztropine?
1 -6 (mg)
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What is the intervention used for when a patient experiences mild symptoms of dry mouth?
monitor patient, sugarless gum, candy
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What is the side effect of AP drug diphenhydramine from the antihistaminergic group?
Dry mouth, drowsiness, blurred vision, dizziness, restlessness, excitation, nervousness, insomnia, headache
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What are the symptoms of Akinesia?
Immobility, weakness, complaints of fatigue, Lack of muscle movement
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What is the generic name of AP drug Benadryl from the antihistaminergic group?
diphenhydramine
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What is one of the precautions of procyclidine?
use cautiously in geriatric patients
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What is the intervention used for a patient experiencing severe blurred vision?
Discontinue medication
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What is the side effects of AP drug called Propranolol from beta adrenergic antagonist?
Congestive heart failure,anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, decreased libido, decreased hearing,rash
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What are the symptoms of rabbit syndrome?
fast rhythmic movement of the lips ( generally late onset)
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What is the generic name of AP drug Inderal from the beta Adrenergic Antagonist group?
Propanolol
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What is one theraputic effect of benztropine?
reduction in rigidity and tremor
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What is the intervention used when patient is experiencing constipation?
Symptomatic- diet, exercise, adequate fluid intake, laxatives with caution
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What is the side effects of AP drug clonidine from alpha adrenergenic antagonist?
dry mouth, drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, sedation
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What are the symptoms of Parkinsonism?
- Mask-like face, tremor at rest, rigidity of muscles, motor retardation, hypersalivation, shuffling gait, stooped posture
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What is the generic name of AP drug Catapres from alpha- adrenergic antagonist group?
clonidine
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What is the drug action of Procyclidine?
Prevents the activity of the neurotransmitter Ach
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What is the intervention used when a patient is experiencing tachycardia?
SEVERE- STOP DRUG, inform physician
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What is some side effects of AP drug Clonazepam from drug group benzodiazepines?
Drowsiness, sedation, ataxia, behavior (aggressiveness, argumentative, hyperactivity, agitation, depression, euphoria, irritability, forgetfulness, confusion)
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What are the symptoms of akathisia?
Extreme restlessness & agitation, need to rapidly sit and stand, need for movement and pacing
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What is the generic name of AP drug Ativan from Benzodiazepine group?
Lorazepam
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What is the drug action of benztropine?
Blocks the cholinergic activity in the CNS, which is partially responsible for the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. It restores the natural balance of Neurotransmitters in the CNS.
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What is the intervention used when client is experiencing stomach irritation?
Give with meals to lessen stomach irritation