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FOCUS NURSING PHARMACOLOGY CHAPTER 33 PREP.

EXAM REVISION QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

(ALREADY GRADED A+) (2024 UPDATE)

An elderly woman is given scopolamine while on a cruise. She becomes very agitated and

confused. The nurse knows that which of the following is a likely reason for these symptoms? -

ANSWER- Older clients have a greater chance of adverse reactions to cholinergic blocking

drugs.

After teaching a group of students about anticholinergic agents, the instructor determines the need

for additional teaching when the students identify which of the following as a contraindication for

use? - ANSWER- Hypertension


A patient is experiencing symptoms of a hyperactive bowel. Which agent would the nurse expect

to be ordered? - ANSWER- Dicyclomine.


James has symptomatic bradycardia. He has been receiving atropine for the past 4 days. He now

complains about constipation, a common adverse effect of the drug. What is the most important

suggestion the nurse could give James? - ANSWER- Increase bulk in the diet.


Anticholinergics block acetylcholine at the muscarinic receptors. - ANSWER- True.


A patient who is going on a cruise is concerned about motion sickness and sees his physician, who

prescribes scopolamine. The nurse informs the patient that using scopolamine may cause him to

experience - ANSWER- drowsiness.

, A woman 70 years of age is taking a cholinergic blocking drug. Her family has noticed that she is

very excited, a little confused, and complains of not being able to void normally. What action by

the nurse would be most appropriate to deal with these symptoms? - ANSWER- Instruct the

client to withhold the next dose and contact the prescribing provider.

The nurse is preparing Mr. Hahn for pacemaker surgery. The physician orders atropine to be given

30 minutes before the patient leaves for the operating room. The nurse knows that the physician

ordered this medication for what reason? - ANSWER- To dry up respiratory secretions to

prevent aspiration during surgery

The nurse administers atropine intramuscularly at 9:00 AM. At which time would the nurse expect

the drug's peak effects to occur? - ANSWER- 9:30 AM


Anticholinergics do not block the effects of acetylcholine in the central nervous system. -

ANSWER- False


Unwanted anticholinergic effects include: - ANSWER- Constipation and dry mouth


A male client asks the nurse why he needs the preoperative anticholinergic medication ordered by

the anesthesiologist. The nurse explains that anticholinergic drugs are given preoperatively to

prevent which anesthesia associated complication? - ANSWER- Bradycardia


A nurse is caring for a patient who has been prescribed scopolamine hydrobromide for pre-

anesthetic sedation. The drug is known to cause heat prostration during the hot summer months.

What signs of heat prostration should the nurse monitor for when caring for this patient? -

ANSWER- Fever

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