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Chapter 16 Cholinergic Agonists and Antagonists

1. The patient has had cevimeline (Evoxac) prescribed. What would be an appropriate dosing schedule for the nurse to administer this drug? a. Once a day b. Twice a day c. Three times a day d. Every 4 hours Ans: C Feedback: Cevimeline should be given three times a day with meals. Once or twice a day dosing would cause a decrease in therapeutic effects of the drug and every 4 hours could lead to toxicity. 2. A student asks the pharmacology instructor to describe the function of a choli...

potassium level is above a 5 ? - ANS Hypernatermia , dsythrimas in the heartsImodium is used for - ANS Diarrhea Anticholinergic effects of Parkinson's medication - ANSReduced tremors and reduced drooling When a patient is on Coumadin you should not give -ANS Aspirin ,Blood thinners Drugs for Hypertension - ANS BetaBlockers or ThiazideDiureticsDrug for bipolar disorder - ANS Lithium Function of insulin - ANS Insulin is needed totransport the glucose required by the body cells from the ...

ECPI Pharmacology Exam 3: Cholinergics/Adrenergics Questions And Answers When would your nicotinic system be activated? During an overdose, with high doses; It has undesirable effects. What do cholinergics mimic? They mimic the action of acetylcholine. What do cholinergics treat? Things like IOP, glaucoma, urinary retention, muscle weakness, and Alzheimer's.

ECPI Pharmacology Exam 3: Cholinergics/Adrenergics Questions And Answers What do cholinergics treat? Things like IOP, glaucoma, urinary retention, muscle weakness, and Alzheimer's. What are the actions of cholinergics? -Increase GI secretions -Increase motility and gi/bladder tone -Increase peristalsis -Increase sweat and tears -Increase urination -Decrease IOP -Constricts the pupils

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KEEP CALM AND PASS NCLEX WITH MARK KLIMEK REVIEW & ANTICHOLINERGIC VS. CHOLINERGIC EFFECTS

Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition by Susan M Ford 1. A client has been prescribed pyridostigmine for myasthenia gravis. The nurse would be alert for the development of which adverse reaction following the administration? a. Seizure disorder b. Reduction of visual acuity c. Abdominal discomfort d. Cardiac arrhythmias Answer: D Rationale: The nurse should monitor for cardiac arrhythmias as a general adverse reaction in the client. Seizure disorder, reduction of visual ...