A patient has been newly diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The nurse knows that the most likely choice of anticholinergic drug to be prescribed for this patient is what?
A) Atropine (generic)
B) Dicyclomine (generic)
C) Glycopyrrolate (Robinul)
D) Methscopolamine (Pamine)
B
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Dicyclomine is the most likely choice of anticholinergic drug for IBS. It relaxes the GI tract and is a frequent choice in the treatment of hyperactive bowel and IBS. Atropine is used to decrease secretions, for bradycardia, pylorospasm, ureteral colic, relaxing the bladder, pupil dilation, and as an antidote for cholinergic drugs. Glycopyrrolate is used to decrease secretions and as an antidote for neuromuscular blockers. Methscopolamine is used as adjunctive therapy for ulcers.
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