The prescriber has written an order for a muscarinic agonist. For which patient would a muscarinic agonist be indicated?
a. A patient with urinary retention
b. A patient who suffers from intestinal obstruction
c. A patient with a heart rate of 60/minute
d. A patient who experiences orthostatic hypotension
A
Muscarinic agonists are indicated to treat a patient with urinary retention.
Muscarinic agonists act on the heart to cause bradycardia, therefore they would not be indicated for a patient with a heart rate of 60/minute.
The use of a muscarinic agonist is contraindicated for patients with intestinal obstruction and for those recovering from recent surgery of the bowel.
Muscarinic agonists cause hypotension, therefore they would not be indicated for a patient with orthostatic hypotension.
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