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joblessjake

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A client is receiving titrated doses of mecamylamine (Inversine). Which assessment findings indicate this client is experiencing adverse effects from this medication?
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. Orthostatic hypotension
  2. Nausea
  3. Dry mouth
  4. Facial flushing
  5. Body rash

Question 2

A client admitted with exacerbation of asthma reports using ipratropium (Atrovent) up to 24 inhalations each day. Which assessment findings indicate the client is experiencing anticholinergic syndrome?
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. Photophobia
  2. Difficulty swallowing
  3. Agitation
  4. Blurred vision
  5. Excessive salivation



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Orthostatic hypotension is an adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 2: Nausea is an adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 3: Dry mouth is an adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 4: Facial flushing is not an adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 5: Body rash is not an adverse effect of this medication.
Global Rationale: Orthostatic hypotension, nausea, and dry mouth are all adverse effects of this medication. Facial flushing and a body rash are not adverse effects of this medication.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Photophobia is a symptom of anticholinergic syndrome.
Rationale 2: Difficulty swallowing is a symptom of anticholinergic syndrome.
Rationale 3: Agitation is a symptom of anticholinergic syndrome.
Rationale 4: Blurred vision is a symptom of anticholinergic syndrome.
Rationale 5: Excessive salivation is not a symptom of anticholinergic syndrome.
Global Rationale: Photophobia, difficulty swallowing, agitation, and blurred vision are symptoms of anticholinergic syndrome. Excessive salivation is not a symptom of anticholinergic syndrome.




joblessjake

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


31809pancho

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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