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Lisaclaire

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on: Jul 3, 2018
The acronym SLUDGE is helpful in remembering the effects of cholinergic medication. The effects include:
 
  a. sedation. c. urination.
  b. lactation. d. dilation.

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You have a patient who has complained of having difficulty breathing for the last several days. He tells you that it has gotten worse tonight. He states that he has been unable to sleep lying flat because it makes him short of breath. You observe a blanket and pillow in the chair where he has been sleeping, and you notice that the patient's ankles are swollen. You suspect the patient is experiencing:
 
  A) angina pectoris. B) congestive heart failure.
  C) asthma. D) COPD.


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amcvicar

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

B


Lisaclaire

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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