This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Before the initiation of anticholinergic medications, it is important for the nurse to screen ... (Read 20 times)

mp14

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 534
on: Jul 24, 2018
Before the initiation of anticholinergic medications, it is important for the nurse to screen patients for which condition?
 
  a. Hypertension
  b. Infectious diseases
  c. Diabetes
  d. Closed-angle glaucoma

Question 2

A patient with Parkinson's disease asks the nurse why anticholinergics are used in the treatment. Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
 
  a. These drugs help you urinate.
  b. These drugs will decrease your eye pressure.
  c. These drugs inhibit the action of acetylcholine.
  d. These drugs will assist in lowering your heart rate.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

mathjasmine

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 312
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The inhibition of cholinergic activity (anticholinergic effects) causes pupil dilation, which increases intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma. In patients with closed-angle glaucoma, anticholinergic medications can precipitate an acute attack. Anticholinergic agents may produce increased heart rate but not hypertension. Anticholinergic agents do not affect infections or diabetes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Anticholinergic agents inhibit the action of acetylcholine in the parasympathetic nervous system. These drugs occupy receptor sites at the parasympathetic nerve endings, preventing the action of acetylcholine. Inhibition of acetylcholine facilitates stimulation of the dopaminergic receptors, which relieves the symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease. Anticholinergic agents cause urinary retention, increase intraocular pressure, and increase the heart rate.


mp14

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 534
Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


mathjasmine

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 312
Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released reports detailing the deaths of infants (younger than 1 year of age) who died after being given cold and cough medications. This underscores the importance of educating parents that children younger than 2 years of age should never be given over-the-counter cold and cough medications without consulting their physicians.

Did you know?

When blood is deoxygenated and flowing back to the heart through the veins, it is dark reddish-blue in color. Blood in the arteries that is oxygenated and flowing out to the body is bright red. Whereas arterial blood comes out in spurts, venous blood flows.

Did you know?

There used to be a metric calendar, as well as metric clocks. The metric calendar, or "French Republican Calendar" divided the year into 12 months, but each month was divided into three 10-day weeks. Each day had 10 decimal hours. Each hour had 100 decimal minutes. Due to lack of popularity, the metric clocks and calendars were ended in 1795, three years after they had been first marketed.

Did you know?

A recent study has found that following a diet rich in berries may slow down the aging process of the brain. This diet apparently helps to keep dopamine levels much higher than are seen in normal individuals who do not eat berries as a regular part of their diet as they enter their later years.

Did you know?

Complications of influenza include: bacterial pneumonia, ear and sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic conditions such as asthma, congestive heart failure, or diabetes.

Differences between a Nurse Practitioner Differences between a Nurse Practitioner
Mastering Biology Question Mastering Biology Question
screen-shot-2017-02-17-at-2-06-28-pm.png screen-shot-2017-02-17-at-2-06-28-pm.png
Mastering Biology Question Mastering Biology Question
screen-shot-2017-02-01-at-1-29-19-pm.png screen-shot-2017-02-01-at-1-29-19-pm.png
The nurse conveys attentive listening through a posture of involvement The nurse conveys attentive listening through a posture of involvement
Video: Carbohydrate digestion (brush border enzymes, end products) & Carb absorption (fructose, galactose)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library