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vicky · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Based on the nurse's understanding of which body systems are affected by cholinergic drug adverse reactions, the nurse would be alert for adverse reactions involving which body system? Select all that apply.

A) Endocrine
B) Circulatory
C) Respiratory
D) Gastrointestinal
E) Central nervous

Question 2

After teaching a group of nursing students about cholinergic drugs, the instructor determines a need for additional teaching when the students identify which drug as being administered orally?

A) Ambenonium
B) Bethanechol
C) Pyridostigmine
D) Edrophonium

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C, D, E
Feedback:
Cholinergic drug adverse reactions affect the circulatory, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and central nervous systems.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
Edrophonium is a cholinergic drug that is administered intravenously. Ambenonium, bethanechol, and pyridostigmine are administered orally.