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Cholinergic drugs have specific effects on the body. Which of the following are actions of cholinergic medications? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is teaching a patient who is going on a cruise about the use of transdermal scopolamine. What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient?

A patient who takes a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor asks the nurse about taking over-the-counter medications to treat cold symptoms. Which medication will the nurse counsel the patient to avoid while taking a MAO inhibitor?

The nurse is preparing to administer benztropine (Cogentin), an anticholinergic agent, to a patient who has Parkinson disease. When performing an assessment, which aspect of the patient’s history would cause the nurse to hold the medication and notify the provider?

A patient who has parkinsonism will begin taking Benztropine, an anticholinergic. What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this drug?

Which receptor produces vasoconstriction, increased blood pressure, increased contractability of the heart, mydriasis, relaxation of the bladder, and contraction of the prostate? 

A patient who is taking amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant, reports constipation and dry mouth. The patient notes that these side effects are a nuisance, but not severe. The nurse will give the patient which instruction?

The parent of a young adult who has schizophrenia is concerned that the patient spits out pills that are given. The nurse will suggest contacting the patient’s provider to discuss which intervention?

A patient who has been taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor for several months will begin taking amoxapine, an atypical antidepressant, instead of the MAO inhibitor. The nurse will counsel the patient to begin taking the amoxapine

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