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What drug class is bethanecol chloride?
cholingeric AGONIST
what is bethanecol chloride used for?
Treats urinary RETENTION. Makes bladder contract
Side effects and adverse effects of bethanecol chloride?
blurry vision, increased secretions (lungs, GI, sweat), orthostatic hypotension,
bradycardia, hypotension, bronchoconstriction
assessment for bethanecol chloride?
vital signs, urine output, medical history
nursing interventions for bethanecol chloride?
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?
signs/symptoms are muscle weakness and increased salivation
Treatment in an anticholingeric antagonist, aka Atropine
Patient teaching for bethanecol chloride?
, monitor BP, slow position changes, take on empty stomach, and report adverse side
effects
what drug class is pilocarpine?
Cholingeric agonist
how is pilocarpine given?
as eyedrops
use of pilocarpine?
decreases pressure in eye to treat glaucome
Action of antichlongerics?
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
Can't see, Can't pee, Can't spit, can't shit
what drug class in atropine?
Anti-cholinergic
Uses of atropine