Question

A client with schizophrenia is taking benztropine in conjunction with an antipsychotic. the client tells a nurse, "sometimes i forget to take the benztropine." what will the nurse teach the client to do if this happens again?

Answer 1

The nurse would advise the client to take a dose as soon as possible, up to 2 hours before the next dose. Interruption of the medication may precipitate signs of withdrawal such as anxiety and tachycardia. Telling the health care provider about the missed dose immediately is unnecessary.