A nurse is providing care to a client with COPD. The nurse anticipates that which of the following would be appropriate to be prescribed for this client? Select all that apply
A) Darifenacin (Enablex)
B) Ipratropium (Atrovent)
C) Benztropine (Cogentin)
D) Biperiden (Akineton)
E) Tiotropium (Spiriva)
Ans: B, E
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Ipratropium (Atrovent) and tiotropium (Spiriva) are inhaled cholinergic blocking drugs used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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