Nursing 210 Pharm Exam 2
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What drug class is bethanecol chloride?—ANSWER-cholingeric AGONIST
what is bethanecol chloride used for?—ANSWER-Treats urinary RETENTION. Makes bladder
contract
Side effects and adverse effects of bethanecol chloride?—ANSWER-blurry vision, increased
secretions (lungs, GI, sweat), orthostatic hypotension, bradycardia, hypotension,
bronchoconstriction
assessment for bethanecol chloride?—ANSWER-vital signs, urine output, medical history
nursing interventions for bethanecol chloride?—ANSWER-monitor vitals (watch for decrease
in BP), monitor lung sounds, monitor GI/GU status, intake and output
Give 1 hour before or 2 hour after meals
signs of bethanecol overdose and treatment?—ANSWER-signs/symptoms are muscle
weakness and increased salivation
, Treatment in an anticholingeric antagonist, aka Atropine
Patient teaching for bethanecol chloride?—ANSWER-monitor BP, slow position changes, take
on empty stomach, and report adverse side effects
what drug class is pilocarpine?—ANSWER-Cholingeric agonist
how is pilocarpine given?—ANSWER-as eyedrops
use of pilocarpine?—ANSWER-decreases pressure in eye to treat glaucome
Action of antichlongerics?—ANSWER-opposite of cholinergic agonist
- increase HR
- dilate bronchi
- decrease secretions
- dilates pupils
- slows GI system
- promotes urinary retention by increasing bladder sphincter action
Saying to remember anticholingeric action—ANSWER-Can't see, Can't pee, Can't spit, can't
shit
what drug class in atropine?—ANSWER-Anti-cholinergic
Uses of atropine—ANSWER-- dilate pupils for eye exams
- increase HR when bradycardic
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Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
What drug class is bethanecol chloride?—ANSWER-cholingeric AGONIST
what is bethanecol chloride used for?—ANSWER-Treats urinary RETENTION. Makes bladder
contract
Side effects and adverse effects of bethanecol chloride?—ANSWER-blurry vision, increased
secretions (lungs, GI, sweat), orthostatic hypotension, bradycardia, hypotension,
bronchoconstriction
assessment for bethanecol chloride?—ANSWER-vital signs, urine output, medical history
nursing interventions for bethanecol chloride?—ANSWER-monitor vitals (watch for decrease
in BP), monitor lung sounds, monitor GI/GU status, intake and output
Give 1 hour before or 2 hour after meals
signs of bethanecol overdose and treatment?—ANSWER-signs/symptoms are muscle
weakness and increased salivation
, Treatment in an anticholingeric antagonist, aka Atropine
Patient teaching for bethanecol chloride?—ANSWER-monitor BP, slow position changes, take
on empty stomach, and report adverse side effects
what drug class is pilocarpine?—ANSWER-Cholingeric agonist
how is pilocarpine given?—ANSWER-as eyedrops
use of pilocarpine?—ANSWER-decreases pressure in eye to treat glaucome
Action of antichlongerics?—ANSWER-opposite of cholinergic agonist
- increase HR
- dilate bronchi
- decrease secretions
- dilates pupils
- slows GI system
- promotes urinary retention by increasing bladder sphincter action
Saying to remember anticholingeric action—ANSWER-Can't see, Can't pee, Can't spit, can't
shit
what drug class in atropine?—ANSWER-Anti-cholinergic
Uses of atropine—ANSWER-- dilate pupils for eye exams
- increase HR when bradycardic
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Katelyn Whitman
