RN ATI Capstone Pharmacology 2 2016 Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies.
RN ATI Capstone Pharmacology 2 2016 Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies. *Miscellaneous Central Nervous System Medications: Treatment for Urinary Retention •Bethanechol, a muscarinic agonist, is used for urinary retention. i. Acetylcholine ii. Cevimeline iii. Pilocarpine • Therapeutic Uses i. Nonobstructive urinary retention, usually postoperatively or postpartumNursing Considerations ii. Instruct clients to report adverse effects if they occur. iii. Monitor for bradycardia and hypotension. iv. Administer on an empty stomach to reduce effects. *Complications: Gastric acid secretion, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, sweating, tearing, urinaryurgency, bradycardia and hypotension; bronchoconstriction
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