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lbcchick

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A client is prescribed benztropine. The nurse would administer the drug cautiously and monitor the client closely if the client also had a diagnosis of which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Hyperthyroidism
  B) Hepatic disease
  C) Renal disease
  D) Epilepsy
  E) Hypertension

Question 2

A client comes to the clinic for a follow-up visit. It is a hot July afternoon.
 
  The client has been prescribed a cholinergic blocking drug. Which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that the client is experiencing heat prostration? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Chills
  B) Flushing
  C) Bradycardia
  D) Cool, moist skin
  E) Mental confusion



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C, E
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Cholinergic blocking drugs, like benztropine (Cogentin), are used cautiously in clients with hypertension, GI infection, benign prostatic hypertrophy, urinary retention, hyperthyroidism, and hepatic or renal disease.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, E
Feedback:
Cholinergic blocking drugs can cause decreased sweating, increasing a client's risk for heat prostration. The signs of heat prostration include fever; tachycardia; flushing; warm, dry skin; and mental confusion.




lbcchick

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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