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asmith134

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When describing the action of cholinesterase inhibitors to a class of nursing students, the instructor would include which of the following about their action? Select all that apply.
 
  A) The drugs decrease the level of acetylcholine in the CNS.
  B) They inhibit the breakdown of acetylcholine.
  C) The drugs slow neural destruction.
  D) They stop neural breakdown.
  E) The drugs increase excitatory neurotransmitters in the CNS.

Question 2

A client is prescribed donepezil. The nurse would assess the client for which of the following as a possible adverse reaction? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Anorexia
  B) Dizziness
  C) Headache
  D) Constipation
  E) Bradycardia



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C
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Cholinesterase inhibitors act to increase the level of acetylcholine in the CNS by inhibiting its breakdown and slowing neural destruction.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C
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The nurse would assess the client for generalized adverse reactions to cholinesterase inhibitors like donepezil, which would include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and headache.




asmith134

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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