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sam.t96

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The nurse is preparing to administer bethanechol chloride (Urecholine) to a patient. The nurse understands that this drug acts to
 
  a. block parasympathetic nerve impulses.
  b. increase the tone of the urinary detrusor muscle.
  c. relax smooth muscles in the urinary tract.
  d. relieve urinary pain and burning.

Question 2

An older woman has urgent urinary incontinence related to an overactive bladder. Which medication does the nurse expect the provider to order?
 
  a. Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO)
  b. Flavoxate (Urispas)
  c. Phenazopyridine HCl (Pyridium)
  d. Tolterodine tartrate (Detrol)



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Bethanechol is used to increase the tone of the detrusor muscle and increase bladder tone to stimulate urination. It stimulates the parasympathetic nerves. It tones the smooth muscles of the urinary tract. It does not alleviate dysuria.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Detrol is used to treat an overactive bladder. Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) and flavoxate (Urispas) are used to relax uterine smooth muscle. Phenazopyridine HCl (Pyridium) is used to alleviate the pain and burning sensation during urination that is experienced with chronic cystitis.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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