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big1devin

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A patient who has had abdominal surgery has been discharged on a cholinergic drug to assist in increasing gastrointestinal peristalsis. The nurse will teach this patient to look for which therapeutic effect?
 
  a. Decreased pulse rate
  b. Abdominal cramping
  c. Passage of flatus
  d. Decreased urge to void

Question 2

A cholinergic drug is prescribed for a patient
 
  with a new diagnosis of myasthenia gravis, and the nurse provides instructions to the patient about the medication. What is important to include in the teaching?
  a. Take the medication with meals to avoid gastrointestinal distress.
  b. Give daytime doses close together for maximal therapeutic effect.
  c. Take the medication 30 minutes before eating to improve swallowing and chewing.
  d. Take the medication only if difficulty swallowing occurs during a meal.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C




big1devin

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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