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Zulu123

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The nurse is reviewing a patient's medication history and notes that the patient is taking the cholinergic blocker tolterodine (Detrol). Which is an indication for this medication?
 
  a. Irritable bowel disease
  b. Induction of mydriasis
  c. Urge incontinence
  d. Reduction of secretions preoperatively

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A 72-year-old man has a new prescription for
 
  an anticholinergic drug. He is an active man and enjoys outdoor activities, such as golfing and doing his own yard work. What will the nurse emphasize to him during the teaching session about his drug therapy?
  a. Drowsiness may interfere with his outdoor activities.
  b. Increased salivation may occur during exercise and outside activities.
  c. Fluid volume deficits may occur as a result of an increased incidence of diarrhea.
  d. He will need to take measures to reduce the occurrence of heat stroke during his activities.


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Natalie4ever

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


Zulu123

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

AngeliqueG

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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