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Themember4 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

When assessing a client receiving a cholinergic drug, the nurse would assess the client for increased neuromuscular blocking effects if the client is also receiving which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Amoxicillin
B) Tobramycin
C) Cephalexin
D) Neomycin
E) Clarithromycin

Question 2

Prior to administering bethanechol to a client, the nurse would assess which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Palpation of the bladder
B) Palpation of the thyroid
C) Blood glucose
D) Blood pressure
E) Pulse rate

huda · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, D
Feedback:
Cholinergic drugs administered concomitantly with aminoglycoside antibiotics, like tobramycin and neomycin, can result in increased neuromuscular blocking effects.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, D, E
Feedback:
Bethanechol is used to treat urinary retentions. The nurse's preadministration assessment should include palpation of the bladder, blood pressure, and pulse rate prior to its administration to a client.