When describing the different cholinergic blockers, which of the following would a nursing instructor include as affecting only the muscarinic receptors? Select all that apply
A) Darifenacin (Enablex)
B) Oxybutynin (Ditropan)
C) Benztropine (Cogentin)
D) Biperiden (Akineton)
E) Tolterodine (Detrol)
Ans: A, B, E
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Antispasmodic cholinergic blocking drugs, like darifenacin (Enablex), oxybutynin (Ditropan), and tolterodine (Detrol), only affect muscarinic receptors in the parasympathetic nervous system and have no effect on nicotinic receptors.
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