The nurse understands that antispasmodics, particularly those with anticholinergic activity, should be given with care to older persons because the elderly:
a. are especially sensitive to developing CNS side effects of these drugs.
b. are less likely to have wide-angle glaucoma than younger people.
c. are more likely to have prostatic activity than younger people.
d. are more likely to be noncompliant with this drug therapy.
ANS: A
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A Correct: Because of the normal changes that occur with antispasmodics, these clients are more likely to develop CNS side effects from these agents.
B Incorrect: They are more likely to develop narrow-angle glaucoma.
C Incorrect: This is not an accurate statement, as prostate activity decreases with age.
D Incorrect: There is not scientific evidence to support this.
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