Author Question: When describing the different cholinergic blockers, which of the following would a nursing ... (Read 31 times)

rlane42 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

When describing the different cholinergic blockers, which of the following would a nursing instructor include as affecting only the muscarinic receptors? Select all that apply.

A) Darifenacin (Enablex)
B) Oxybutynin (Ditropan)
C) Benztropine (Cogentin)
D) Biperiden (Akineton)
E) Tolterodine (Detrol)

Question 2

A nurse suspects that a client who has received scopolamine is experiencing an idiosyncratic reaction to the drug based on assessment of which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Drowsiness
B) Restlessness
C) Hypotension
D) Insomnia
E) Dry mouth

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, E
Feedback:
Antispasmodic cholinergic blocking drugs, like darifenacin (Enablex), oxybutynin (Ditropan), and tolterodine (Detrol), only affect muscarinic receptors in the parasympathetic nervous system and have no effect on nicotinic receptors.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, D
Feedback:
Excitement, delirium, restlessness, and insomnia represent idiosyncratic reactions to scopolamine.