Exam 16: Cholinergic Agonists and Antagonists

The nurse is preparing to administer the anticholinergic medication benztropine (Cogentin)to a patient who has Parkinson disease.The nurse understands that this drug is used primarily for which purpose?

The nurse is teaching a patient who will begin taking bethanechol (Urecholine).Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

The nurse is teaching a patient who is going on a cruise about the use of transdermal scopolamine.What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient?

A patient who has Parkinson disease will begin treatment with benztropine (Cogentin).Which symptom of Parkinson disease would be a contraindication for this drug?

The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient and notes that the patient received atropine sulfate preoperatively.Which assessment finding would prompt the nurse to notify the provider?

Cholinergic drugs have specific effects on the body.What are the actions of cholinergic medications?

The nurse is preparing to administer bethanechol (Urecholine)to a patient who is experiencing urinary retention.The nurse notes that the patient has a blood pressure of 90/60 mm Hg and a heart rate of 98 beats per minute.The nurse will perform which action?

The nurse is preparing to administer tolterodine tartrate (Detrol LA)to a patient who has incontinence.Which symptom would be a contraindication for this drug?

Which cholinesterase inhibitor would be prescribed for a patient who has Alzheimer disease?

The nurse is caring for a male patient with myasthenia gravis who will begin taking ambenonium chloride (Mytelase).When performing a health history,the nurse will be concerned about a history of which condition in this patient?

The nurse is preparing to administer a drug and learns that it is an indirect-acting cholinergic agonist.The nurse understands that this drug

A nursing student asks why a direct-acting cholinergic agonist drug that is selective to muscarinic receptors is described as being non-specific.The nurse will explain that this is because

A patient who is intubated develops bradycardia because of vagal stimulation.Which medication will the nurse anticipate administering to treat this symptom?

The nurse administers bethanechol (Urecholine)to a patient to treat urinary retention.After 30 minutes,the patient voids 800 mL of urine and reports having a loose stool but no cramping or gastrointestinal pain.The patient's blood pressure is 110/70 mm Hg.The nurse will perform which action?

The nurse is caring for a patient in the post-anesthesia recovery unit.The nurse notes that the patient received atropine sulfate 2 mg 30 minutes prior to anesthesia induction.The patient has received 1000 mL of intravenous fluids and has 700 mL of urine in the urinary catheter bag.The patient reports having a dry mouth.The nurse notes a heart rate of 82 beats per minute.What action will the nurse perform?

A patient who has irritable bowel syndrome would most likely receive which type of drug to treat this condition?

The nurse is teaching a patient about the use of an anticholinergic medication.What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this medication?

The nurse is preparing to administer benztropine (Cogentin)to a patient who has Parkinson disease.When performing an assessment,which aspect of the patient's history would cause the nurse to hold the medication and notify the provider?