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RNSG 1350 - Pharmacology Hesi Study Guide/RNSG 1350 - Pharmacology Hesi Study Guide. ***SEE CHAPTER 11 FOR DRUG CAL**** 1. Secondary Intravenous infusion mEq/mL see chapter 11 2. Parkinson’s Medicat... ions Anticholinergics Anticholinergic drugs reduce the rigidity and some of the tremors characteristic of Parkinson’s disease but have a minimal effect on bradykinesia. The anticholinergics are parasympatholytics that inhibit the release of acetylcholine. Anticholinergics are still used to treat drug-induced parkinsonism, or pseudoparkinsonism, a side effect of the antipsychotic phenothiazine drug group. Examples of anticholinergics used for Parkinson’s disease include trihexyphenidyl and benztropine. [Show More]

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