The preop patient will be receiving glycopyrrolate (Robinul), an anticholinergic drug, and asks the nurse, Why do I need to have that shot? What is the best response by the nurse?
1. It will decrease your respiratory secretions during surgery.
2. It will increase your urinary output during surgery.
3. It will help you breathe better during surgery.
4. It will help maintain your blood pressure during surgery.
Question 2
The nurse is preparing to administer medications to a group of patients. One of the medications is benztropine (Cogentin), an anticholinergic drug. This drug is contraindicated in which patient?
1. The patient with a fractured femur
2. The patient with tachycardia
3. The patient with an irritable colon
4. The patient with diarrhea
Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
Treating the pregnant patient
Patient with rheumatoid arthritis
Rating of Drug Interactions
Effectiveness of Drug Therapy
Variations in patient response to drugs