A client who has had abdominal surgery has been discharged on a cholinergic drug to assist in increasing gastrointestinal peristalsis. The nurse will teach this client to look for which therapeutic effect?
Decreased pulse
Decreased urge to void
Abdominal cramping
Passage of flatus
The Correct Answer is D
cholinergic drugs increase intestinal tone and peristalsis hence passage of stool and flatus
Nursing Test Bank
Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams
Related Questions
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. It is expected and should be observed for reaction
B. Reporting is not necessary as it is expected
C,D. Massaging the area or applying heat interferes with the test results.
Correct Answer is ["A","D"]
Explanation
A. Atropine sulfate reduce the production of bronchial secretions leading to easy intubation. This reduction in airway secretion ensures smooth intubation
D. Atropine is an anticholinergic that binds on to the muscarinic receptors on the heart to produce block the parasympathetic impulses. This mechanism is used to manage bradycardia
B. Tachycardia is managed through vagal maneuvers if stable and cardioversion or antiarrhythmics
C. Myasthenia gravis is managed using acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
E. Cholinergic agonists are used in narrow angle glaucoma
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