Author Question: Because of the systemic effects of anticholinergic drugs, the nurse understands that older adults ... (Read 51 times)

iveyjurea · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Because of the systemic effects of anticholinergic drugs, the nurse understands that older adults using these drugs are susceptible to what?

A) Heat stroke
B) Diarrhea
C) Urinary frequency
D) Hypotension

Question 2

The nursing instructor is discussing the need for lubrication of the alveoli for effective gas exchange and is produced by type II cells of the alveoli. The students know that what substance is produced by type II cells of the alveoli?

A) Erythrocytes
B) Lymphatic fluid
C) Surfactant
D) Pleural fluid

amandalm · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Because older patients are more susceptible to heat intolerance owing to decreased body fluid and decreased sweating, extreme caution should be used when an anticholinergic drug is given that reduces sweating still further and can result in heat stroke. Older adults are not more susceptible to diarrhea, urinary frequency, and hypotension.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Type II cells produce surfactant. Erythrocytes are made in the bone marrow. Lymphatic fluid is produced by lymph glands; pleural fluid is secreted by cells in the pleural cavity.