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acc299

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on: Jul 24, 2018
When teaching an older client prescribed darifenacin, the nurse recognizes that which of the following client comments indicate an understanding of the teaching?
 
  a. I may have to increase the dose of my glaucoma medication.
  b. Thank goodness, this drug doesn't cause constipation.
  c. This drug will not cause drowsiness.
  d. I will take care not to get overheated when taking this drug.

Question 2

A neurotransmitter present in both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems is:
 
  a. acetylcholine. c. glycogen.
  b. norepinephrine. d. acetylcholinesteras e.


softEldritch

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

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This drug is contraindicated in clients with glaucoma.
B Incorrect: This drug's anticholinergic effects can cause constipation.
C Incorrect: Especially in the elderly, this drug can cause drowsiness.
D Correct: For older clients, synthetic anticholinergics decrease their ability to perspire.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Acetylcholine is present in both systems.
B Incorrect: Norepinephrine is a sympathetic nervous system neurotransmitter.
C Incorrect: This is stored glucose.
D Incorrect: This is an enzyme, not a neurotransmitter.


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