A patient taking a cholinergic agonist medication calls the…
A patient taking a cholinergic agonist medication calls the clinic, concerned that they may be experiencing complications related to the medication therapy. Which of the following symptoms requires immediate follow-up? Select all that apply
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A nurse is preparing a patient for discharge with several newly prescribed medications. The patient nods during the teaching session but asks few questions and appears uncertain when reviewing the medication schedule. Which nursing action is most appropriate to evaluate the patient’s ability to safely manage the medications at home?
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A nurse administers a medication that undergoes extensive hepatic metabolism to a patient with a history of chronic liver disease. Several hours later, the nurse reassesses the patient. Which finding should the nurse closely monitor as the priority indicator of impaired drug metabolism?
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Indicate whether each clinical finding below is expected with a cholinergic agonist versus a cholinergic antagonist. Clinical Finding Agonist vs. Antagonist Excess salivation Dry mouth Bradycardia Urinary retention Pupil dilation Bronchoconstriction
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