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What should the nurse assess for before administering cholinergic drugs to a patient?
What should the nurse assess for before administering cholinergic drugs to a patient?
- Respiratory depression and hypertension
- Allergies, GI or GU obstructions, asthma, and coronary artery disease (correct)
- Neurological deficits and musculoskeletal pain
- Dermatological conditions and endocrine disorders
How should the nurse advise a patient with myasthenia gravis to take cholinergic medications?
How should the nurse advise a patient with myasthenia gravis to take cholinergic medications?
- With meals to avoid gastrointestinal upset
- As needed for symptomatic relief
- 30 minutes before eating to improve chewing and swallowing (correct)
- At bedtime to minimize daytime drowsiness
Why should patients taking cholinergic drugs avoid adjusting dosages unless directed by their health care provider?
Why should patients taking cholinergic drugs avoid adjusting dosages unless directed by their health care provider?
- To avoid gastrointestinal upset
- To minimize the risk of developing resistance to the medication
- To prevent life-threatening problems associated with overdosing (correct)
- To prevent drug interactions
What are the common uses of herbal product Gingko?
What are the common uses of herbal product Gingko?
What is the antidote for cholinergics in patients with myasthenia gravis?
What is the antidote for cholinergics in patients with myasthenia gravis?
What signs and symptoms should patients with myasthenia gravis notify their physicians about when taking cholinergic drugs?
What signs and symptoms should patients with myasthenia gravis notify their physicians about when taking cholinergic drugs?
In postoperative patients with decreased GI peristalsis, what should nurses monitor for when patients are given cholinergic drugs?
In postoperative patients with decreased GI peristalsis, what should nurses monitor for when patients are given cholinergic drugs?
In patients with urinary retention or hypotonic bladder, how soon should urination occur after bethanechol administration?
In patients with urinary retention or hypotonic bladder, how soon should urination occur after bethanechol administration?
What is the mechanism of action of cholinergic-blocking drugs?
What is the mechanism of action of cholinergic-blocking drugs?
What effect do cholinergic-blocking drugs have on the cardiovascular system in large doses?
What effect do cholinergic-blocking drugs have on the cardiovascular system in large doses?
How do cholinergic-blocking drugs affect the eye?
How do cholinergic-blocking drugs affect the eye?
What is the primary indication for using atropine, a cholinergic-blocking drug?
What is the primary indication for using atropine, a cholinergic-blocking drug?
What should be included in patient education regarding the consistent intake of foods high in vitamin K?
What should be included in patient education regarding the consistent intake of foods high in vitamin K?
Why is wearing a medical alert bracelet important for patients on anticoagulants?
Why is wearing a medical alert bracelet important for patients on anticoagulants?
In patient education for anticoagulants, what is the significance of consulting a physician before taking other drugs or over-the-counter products, including herbals?
In patient education for anticoagulants, what is the significance of consulting a physician before taking other drugs or over-the-counter products, including herbals?
What should be emphasized in patient education regarding the measures to prevent bruising, bleeding, and tissue injury when on anticoagulants?
What should be emphasized in patient education regarding the measures to prevent bruising, bleeding, and tissue injury when on anticoagulants?
Why should patients taking antihypertensive drugs avoid abruptly stopping the medication?
Why should patients taking antihypertensive drugs avoid abruptly stopping the medication?
What should patients be instructed to do if they miss a dose of their antihypertensive medication?
What should patients be instructed to do if they miss a dose of their antihypertensive medication?
Why should oral forms of antihypertensive medications be given with meals?
Why should oral forms of antihypertensive medications be given with meals?
What is the importance of instructing patients to keep a journal of regular blood pressure checks?
What is the importance of instructing patients to keep a journal of regular blood pressure checks?
What is the recommended daily fluid intake for patients with chronic lung disease?
What is the recommended daily fluid intake for patients with chronic lung disease?
How should the nurse educate patients regarding the use of inhalers in the context of chronic lung disease?
How should the nurse educate patients regarding the use of inhalers in the context of chronic lung disease?
What should the nurse advise patients to avoid in order to prevent exacerbation of chronic lung disease?
What should the nurse advise patients to avoid in order to prevent exacerbation of chronic lung disease?
What could be a consequence of overuse of nasal decongestants according to patient education implications?
What could be a consequence of overuse of nasal decongestants according to patient education implications?
What is the recommended dose of Argatroban for DVT prophylaxis?
What is the recommended dose of Argatroban for DVT prophylaxis?
What are the adverse reactions associated with Argatroban?
What are the adverse reactions associated with Argatroban?
How does Argatroban compare to Heparin in terms of therapeutic administration?
How does Argatroban compare to Heparin in terms of therapeutic administration?
What is the primary indication for using Argatroban?
What is the primary indication for using Argatroban?
What is the specific indication for the use of Argatroban?
What is the specific indication for the use of Argatroban?
What is the route of administration for Argatroban?
What is the route of administration for Argatroban?
What distinguishes Argatroban from Dabigatran (Pradaxa) in terms of its mechanism of action?
What distinguishes Argatroban from Dabigatran (Pradaxa) in terms of its mechanism of action?
What is the most common adverse effect of Argatroban?
What is the most common adverse effect of Argatroban?
What is the specific antidote for dabigatran?
What is the specific antidote for dabigatran?
What is the black box warning associated with Andexxa?
What is the black box warning associated with Andexxa?
What is the risk associated with IV vitamin K administration?
What is the risk associated with IV vitamin K administration?
In the context of anticoagulants, what action should always be taken if two anticoagulants are ordered?
In the context of anticoagulants, what action should always be taken if two anticoagulants are ordered?
Which drug can reverse the anticoagulation effects of warfarin within 6 hours when given intravenously at high doses?
Which drug can reverse the anticoagulation effects of warfarin within 6 hours when given intravenously at high doses?
What should be used for severe bleeding caused by warfarin?
What should be used for severe bleeding caused by warfarin?
What is the role of fibrin in the coagulation system?
What is the role of fibrin in the coagulation system?
What is the primary function of plasmin in the fibrinolytic system?
What is the primary function of plasmin in the fibrinolytic system?
What distinguishes hemophilia from other coagulation disorders?
What distinguishes hemophilia from other coagulation disorders?
What is the significance of the term 'thrombus' in the context of hemostasis?
What is the significance of the term 'thrombus' in the context of hemostasis?
What is the primary indication for using Fondaparinux (Arixtra)?
What is the primary indication for using Fondaparinux (Arixtra)?
What distinguishes Dabigatran (Pradaxa) from other anticoagulants in terms of monitoring?
What distinguishes Dabigatran (Pradaxa) from other anticoagulants in terms of monitoring?
Which drug is the prototypical LMWH with greater affinity for factor Xa than for factor Iia?
Which drug is the prototypical LMWH with greater affinity for factor Xa than for factor Iia?
What is the specific indication for the use of Argatroban?
What is the specific indication for the use of Argatroban?
What is the primary risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) according to the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNC-8)?
What is the primary risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) according to the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNC-8)?
According to the JNC-8, at what blood pressure (BP) levels should therapy be initiated for patients younger than 60 and those with chronic kidney disease or diabetes?
According to the JNC-8, at what blood pressure (BP) levels should therapy be initiated for patients younger than 60 and those with chronic kidney disease or diabetes?
How can hypertension be classified based on its cause?
How can hypertension be classified based on its cause?
What is the equation used to calculate blood pressure (BP) according to the provided text?
What is the equation used to calculate blood pressure (BP) according to the provided text?
What should patients be instructed to do regarding weight gain when taking beta-blocking drugs?
What should patients be instructed to do regarding weight gain when taking beta-blocking drugs?
What potential adverse effect should patients taking cholinergic drugs be advised to report to their physicians?
What potential adverse effect should patients taking cholinergic drugs be advised to report to their physicians?
What is the nursing implication related to rebound hypertension or chest pain with the discontinuation of beta-blocking drugs?
What is the nursing implication related to rebound hypertension or chest pain with the discontinuation of beta-blocking drugs?
What should patients be advised to notify their physicians about when taking beta-blocking drugs?
What should patients be advised to notify their physicians about when taking beta-blocking drugs?
What is the primary use of esmolol (Brevibloc)?
What is the primary use of esmolol (Brevibloc)?
What distinguishes carvedilol (Coreg) from other beta blockers?
What distinguishes carvedilol (Coreg) from other beta blockers?
What is the most common oral form of metoprolol (Lopressor)?
What is the most common oral form of metoprolol (Lopressor)?
Which beta blocker is indicated for the management of difficult-to-treat dysrhythmias?
Which beta blocker is indicated for the management of difficult-to-treat dysrhythmias?
In which condition is atenolol (Tenormin) commonly used to prevent future heart attacks?
In which condition is atenolol (Tenormin) commonly used to prevent future heart attacks?
What is the primary use of propranolol (Inderal)?
What is the primary use of propranolol (Inderal)?
What is the primary role of cardioselective beta blockers in the treatment of dysrhythmias?
What is the primary role of cardioselective beta blockers in the treatment of dysrhythmias?
How do nonselective beta blockers contribute to dysrhythmias?
How do nonselective beta blockers contribute to dysrhythmias?
Why are nonselective beta blockers potentially detrimental in the treatment of dysrhythmias?
Why are nonselective beta blockers potentially detrimental in the treatment of dysrhythmias?
What is the main concern when considering the use of nonselective beta blockers in patients with dysrhythmias?
What is the main concern when considering the use of nonselective beta blockers in patients with dysrhythmias?
How do cardioselective beta blockers affect the heart, and why is this beneficial in the context of dysrhythmias?
How do cardioselective beta blockers affect the heart, and why is this beneficial in the context of dysrhythmias?
Why are nonselective beta blockers problematic for patients with dysrhythmias?
Why are nonselective beta blockers problematic for patients with dysrhythmias?
