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| What are the effects of anticholinergic drugs? |
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CNS stimulation, then depression Decreased muscle tone in GI tract, bladder, and bronchioles Heart rate is increased Decreased respiratory and GI secretions Dilation of pupils
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What are the clinical uses of anticholinergic drugs? |
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Asthma Overactive bladder Treat or prevent bradycardia heart block Decrease resp/gi secretions in surgery
Treat peptic ulcer disease Dilate pupil for exam Surgery
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| Specific anticholinergic drugs? |
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| What is the nursing assessment for anticholinergic drugs? |
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