Exam 22: Cholinergic-Blocking Drugs

For what is oxybutynin (Ditropan)used?

Which medication is the antidote to severe cases of atropine overdose?

The nurse is about to administer a STAT dose of atropine sulphate to a patient who is experiencing a symptomatic cardiac dysrhythmia.During administration of this drug,the nurse monitors the patient closely for which adverse effect?

Which condition is appropriate for treatment with a cholinergic-blocking drug?

The nurse working in a preoperative holding unit anticipates an order to give which anticholinergic medication to a newly admitted patient?

Atropine is appropriate for which patients? (Select all that apply.)

How long can a scopolamine patch prevent motion sickness?

When administering an anticholinergic drug,the nurse expects the patient will experience which adverse effect?

Solifenacin succinate (Vesicare)is contraindicated for patients with which condition?

A 72-year-old male has a new prescription for an anticholinergic.He is an active man and enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking,golfing,and doing yard work.During a teaching session about his drug therapy,the nurse should emphasize that

What is the advantage of using tolterodine (Detrol)for urinary incontinence as compared with other drugs?