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    ATI RN Capstone Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2
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    A nurse is planning a staff education session about adverse effects of medications.Which of the following information should the nurse include when discussing the adverse effects of anticholinergic medications?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationaleAnticholinergics block acetylcholine in the CNS, leading to blurred vision by impairing eye muscle function. Normal vision: 20/20.Choice B rationaleAnticholinergics reduce urinary output, causing urinary retention, not polyuria. It inhibits detrusor muscle contraction.Choice C rationaleAnticholinergics reduce respiratory secretions, so a productive cough is not typical. They dry mucous membranes.Choice D rationaleAnticholinergics increase heart rate by inhibiting the vagus nerve, resulting in tachycardia. Normal heart rate: 60-100 beats/min.Choice E rationaleAnticholinergics decrease gastrointestinal motility, leading to constipation. They block acetylcholine, which normally stimulates peristalsis.

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