Comprehensive Nursing Pharmacology Q 282



Biperiden hydrochloride (Akineton) is added to a list of antiparkinsonian medications that an elderly client is taking. Which of the following instructions made by the nurse that needs further learning?
  
     A. Avoiding alcohol and caffeine.
     B. Using ice chips, candy or gum for dry mouth.
     C. Walking in the morning to have a daily source of direct sunlight.
     D. Eating foods rich in fiber and increase fluid intake.
    
    

Correct Answer: C. Walking in the morning to have a daily source of sunlight.

Biperiden hydrochloride (Akineton) is an anticholinergic antiparkinson agent used to treat the stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control of Parkinson’s disease. Photophobia is one of the side effects of this medication so instruct the client to use sunglasses in direct sunlight.

Options A, B, & D: These are correct instructions regarding the use of this medication.