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sheilaspns

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If a cholinergic blocking drug is administered prior to surgery, which of the following would be most appropriate? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Encourage the client to void after the drug is given.
  B) Tell the client that his mouth may feel dry.
  C) Allow the client to take sips of fluids.
  D) Have the client remain in bed after drug administration.
  E) Encourage the client to sit in the chair for about 30 minutes.

Question 2

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to receive a cholinergic blocking drug. Which of the following would the nurse identify, if found, as contraindicating the use of the drug? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Pancreatitis
  B) Diabetes
  C) Asthma
  D) Glaucoma
  E) Myocardial infarction



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, D
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If a cholinergic blocking drug is administered prior to surgery, the nurse instructs the client to void before the drug is given, that an extremely dry mouth is normal but that no fluid should be ingested, and that the client should remain in bed, not sit in a chair.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D, E
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The use of a cholinergic blocking drug is contraindicated in clients with known hypersensitivity to the drugs, glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, tachyarrhythmias, myocardial infarction, and congestive heart failure (unless bradycardia is present).





 

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