A client taking an antipsychotic agent began experiencing extrapyramidal effects of drug therapy.The nurse expects that a new drug order will be written for which of the following drugs to treat this new problem?

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Benztropine (Cogentin) is an anticholinergic drug used to treat extrapyramidal symptoms caused by antipsychotic medications. Thiothixene (Navane) and Olanzapine (Zyprexa) are antipsychotic drugs and not typically used to treat extrapyramidal symptoms. Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is a central nervous system stimulant and also not indicated for the treatment of extrapyramidal symptoms.

A Client Taking an Antipsychotic Agent Began Experiencing Extrapyramidal Effects