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The nurse notes in a patient's medication
 
  history that the patient is taking pilocarpine (Pilocar). Based on this finding, the nurse interprets that the patient has which disorder?
  a. Anticholinergic poisoning
  b. Glaucoma
  c. Bladder atony
  d. Myasthenia gravis

Question 2

A beta blocker is prescribed for a patient with angina. The nurse reviews the orders for other drugs that may interact with the beta blocker. Which drugs or drug classes are known to have an interaction with a beta blocker? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Diuretics
  b. Anticholinergics
  c. Penicillins
  d. Oral hypoglycemics
  e. Alcohol
  f. Anticoagulants



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D, E





 

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