Ch 33 Anticholinergic Agents

Question 1

Anticholinergic drugs that block the effects of acetylcholine are also called ________________ drugs.

Answer 1

parasympatholytic

Question 2

T/F: Atropine and scopolamine (Transderm Scop) are effective because they block the nicotinic receptors at the neuromuscular junction.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The drug _________________ is widely used to decrease secretions before anesthesia or intubation.

Answer 3

Glycopyrrolate (Robinul)

Question 4

Anticholinergics are contraindicated in patients with ___________ because of the possibility of increased pressure with pupil dilation.

Answer 4

glaucoma

Question 5

T/F: Mydriatics are much less effective in African Americans than in the general population, and increased dosage may be required to achieve the desired effect.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Symptoms of motion sickness, including nausea and vomiting, may be decreased if patients use a _______________ patch.

Answer 6

scopolamine

Question 7

When the ___________________ system is blocked, a client’s pupils will dilate, the heart rate will increase, and urinary bladder tone will decrease.

Answer 7

parasympathetic

Question 8

T/F: Patients receiving anticholinergic drugs may report an increase in oral secretions and increased sweating.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

T/F: Symptoms of atropine toxicity are dose related and can progress to coma.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

T/F: A breast-feeding mother planning a sea cruise should be cautioned that scopolamine (Transderm Scop) may suppress lactation.

Answer 10

True