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joblessjake

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on: Jul 23, 2018
When a patient is taking an anticholinergic such as benztropine (Cogentin) as part of the treatment for Parkinson's disease, the nurse should include which information in the teaching plan?
 
  a. Minimize the amount of fluid taken while on this drug.
  b. Discontinue the medication if adverse effects occur.
  c. Take the medication on an empty stomach to enhance absorption.
  d. Use artificial saliva, sugarless gum, or hard candy to counteract dry mouth.

Question 2

A patient has been taking selegiline (Eldepryl), 20 mg/day for 1 month.
 
  Today, during his office visit, he tells the nurse that he forgot and had a beer with dinner last evening, and felt awful. What did the patient most likely experience?
  a. Hypotension
  b. Hypertension
  c. Urinary discomfort
  d. Gastrointestinal upset


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akemokai

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


joblessjake

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

bblaney

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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