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swpotter12

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on: Jul 24, 2018
One of the major cautions in using anticholinergic drugs is their narrow therapeutic index. The nurse knows this means:
 
  a. it only takes a small amount of medication to treat the problem.
  b. the difference between a therapeutic and toxic dose is small.
  c. clients may stop taking the medication due to side effects.
  d. the therapeutic level of a drug is reached quickly.

Question 2

After teaching a client prescribed an alpha adrenergic blocker about adverse effects of his medication, the nurse assesses that the client understands the teaching when the client responds:
 
  a. I should suck on sugar-free hard candy if my mouth gets too dry.
  b. I should rise slowly from a reclined or sitting position.
  c. I should be sure to drink plenty of fluids to prevent constipation.
  d. If I miss a dose, I should double the next dose and then get back on schedule.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not the meaning of narrow therapeutic index.
B Correct: A narrow therapeutic index means the difference between the therapeutic dose and the toxic dose is small.
C Incorrect: This is not the meaning of narrow therapeutic index.
D Incorrect: This is not the meaning of narrow therapeutic index.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This would be appropriate for an anticholinergic agent.
B Correct: These agents are used to treat hypertension and can cause orthostatic hypotension.
C Incorrect: This would be appropriate for an adrenergic agent.
D Incorrect: This could produce potentially life-threatening hypotension.


swpotter12

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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