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joe

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A client is prescribed cevimeline (Evoxac) for treatment of xerostomia. What potential side effects should the nurse discuss with the client?
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. Excessive sweating
  2. Diarrhea
  3. Rhinorrhea
  4. Muscle pain
  5. Respiratory infections

Question 2

Caution should be used in administering cholinergic drugs to clients with a history of which condition?
 
  1. Leg cramps
  2. Glaucoma
  3. Benign prostatic hypertrophy
  4. Heartburn



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Excessive sweating is the most common adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 2: Diarrhea is a possible adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 3: Rhinorrhea, or runny nose, is a possible adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 4: Muscle pain is not an adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 5: Respiratory infections are not an adverse effect of this medication.
Global Rationale: Excessive sweating, diarrhea, and rhinorrhea (runny nose) are adverse effects of this medication. Muscle pain and respiratory infections are not adverse effects of this medication.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Leg cramps are not a common adverse effect.
Rationale 2: Cholinergic drugs would improve glaucoma symptoms by constriction.
Rationale 3: Cholinergic drugs might increase bladder tone, which would cause the client to have difficulty with urination.
Rationale 4: The nurse should use caution when administering a cholinergic drug to a client with a GI obstruction, but not one with heartburn.
Global Rationale: Cholinergic drugs might increase bladder tone, which would cause the client to have difficulty with urination. Leg cramps are not a common adverse effect. Cholinergic drugs would improve glaucoma symptoms by constriction. The nurse should use caution when administering a cholinergic drug to a client with a GI obstruction, but not one with heartburn.




joe

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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