The nurse notes tremors and muscle rigidity in an older adult patient diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Which medication would the nurse expect to administer to combat these symptoms?

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Benztropine (Cogentin) is an anticholinergic medication commonly used to treat the tremors and rigidity associated with Parkinson's disease. Dantrolene (Dantrium) is a muscle relaxant used to treat muscle spasms, but it is not typically used for Parkinson's disease. Riluzole (Rilutek) is a medication used to treat Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and does not have any effect on Parkinson's disease symptoms. Nitroglycerin (Nitro-bid) is a medication used to treat angina and has no role in managing Parkinson's disease symptoms.

The Nurse Notes Tremors and Muscle Rigidity in an Older