Author Question: A client is prescribed pyridostigmine. When teaching the client about this drug, which of the ... (Read 39 times)

FButt · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client is prescribed pyridostigmine. When teaching the client about this drug, which of the following would the nurse include as a possible adverse reaction? Select all that apply.

A) Constipation
B) Nausea
C) Dry mouth
D) Skin flushing
E) Muscle rigidity

Question 2

A client is prescribed ambenonium. The nurse would assess the client closely if the client has a history of which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Diabetes
B) Hypertension
C) Tachycardia
D) Epilepsy
E) Megacolon

akemokai · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, D
Feedback:
Pyridostigmine is an oral cholinergic medication used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis. General adverse reactions associated with oral administration include nausea, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, salivation, skin flushing, cardiac arrhythmias, and muscle weakness.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, D
Feedback:
Cholinergic drugs, like ambenonium, are used cautiously in clients with hypertension, epilepsy, cardiac arrhythmias, bradycardia, recent coronary occlusion, and megacolon.