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haleyc112

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The nurse should monitor clients taking which of the following medications closely for decreased efficacy if a cholinergic blocking drug is initiated? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Fluconazole (Diflucan)
  B) Meperidine (Demerol)
  C) Haloperidol (Haldol)
  D) Amitriptyline (Elavil)
  E) Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Question 2

A nurse is providing care to a client with COPD. The nurse anticipates that which of the following would be appropriate to be prescribed for this client? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Darifenacin (Enablex)
  B) Ipratropium (Atrovent)
  C) Benztropine (Cogentin)
  D) Biperiden (Akineton)
  E) Tiotropium (Spiriva)



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C
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The nurse should monitor clients taking fluconazole (Diflucan) and haloperidol (Haldol) closely for decreased efficacy if a cholinergic blocking drug is initiated.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, E
Feedback:
Ipratropium (Atrovent) and tiotropium (Spiriva) are inhaled cholinergic blocking drugs used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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