A student asks the pharmacology instructor to explain the action of anticholinergic agents.
What would be the instructor's best response?

Choice A rationale

The rebound effect is typically associated with decongestants rather than topical nasal steroids. It occurs when nasal congestion worsens after stopping decongestant use.

Choice B rationale

Local ulceration is a potential adverse reaction to topical nasal steroids due to the localized irritation and thinning of the nasal mucosa with prolonged use.

Choice C rationale

Increased nasal drainage is not a common adverse reaction to topical nasal steroids. These medications typically reduce inflammation and decrease nasal drainage.

Choice D rationale

Suppression of healing is not an adverse reaction associated with topical nasal steroids. These drugs are more likely to reduce inflammation and promote healing of the nasal mucosa.

Choice A rationale

Analyzing data collected is part of the assessment phase, not the intervention phase.

Choice B rationale

Collecting a nursing history is part of the assessment phase of the nursing process, not the intervention phase.

Choice C rationale

Determining medication effectiveness is a critical aspect of the intervention phase, as it assesses the therapeutic outcomes of the administered drugs.

Choice D rationale

Documenting the medication is a key action in the intervention phase to ensure accurate and up-to-date patient records and safe administration.

Choice E rationale

Administering the medication is a direct intervention related to drug therapy and is part of the intervention phase.