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    ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Proctored Exam

    A nurse is reviewing the medication history of a client who reports urinary retention.The nurse should recognize that which of the following medications can cause this adverse reaction?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationale:Donepezil is a medication used to treat symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and does not typically cause urinary retention.Choice B rationale:Scopolamine, an anticholinergic drug, can cause urinary retention. Anticholinergic drugs block the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that helps to contract the bladder muscles and relax the urinary sphincters to allow urination.Choice C rationale:Metoprolol is a beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure and heart problems. It does not typically cause urinary retention.Choice D rationale:Acetaminophen is a common over-the-counter pain reliever and does not typically cause urinary retention.

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