Author Question: A client taking which of the following medications will see a decrease in effectiveness if ... (Read 15 times)

audie · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client taking which of the following medications will see a decrease in effectiveness if rivastigmine (Exelon) is initiated? Select all that apply.

A) Benztropine (Cogentin)
B) Quetiapine (Seroquel)
C) Glycopyrrolate (Robinul)
D) Theophylline (Theo-Dur)
E) Tiotropium (Spiriva)

Question 2

Which condition would require the nurse to cautiously monitor a client who is receiving donepezil? Select all that apply.

A) Hyperthyroidism
B) Seizure disorder
C) Renal disease
D) Asthma
E) GI bleeding

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, E
Feedback:
A client taking anticholinergic medications, like benztropine, glycopyrrolate, and tiotropium, will see a decrease in effectiveness if rivastigmine (Exelon) is initiated.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, D, E
Feedback:
Cholinesterase inhibitors, like donepezil, are used cautiously in clients with renal or hepatic disease, bladder obstruction, seizure disorder, sick sinus syndrome, GI bleeding, history of ulcer disease, and asthma.