A client is prescribed cevimeline (Evoxac) for treatment of xerostomia. What potential side effects should the nurse discuss with the client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Excessive sweating
2. Diarrhea
3. Rhinorrhea
4. Muscle pain
5. Respiratory infections
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Excessive sweating is the most common adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 2: Diarrhea is a possible adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 3: Rhinorrhea, or runny nose, is a possible adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 4: Muscle pain is not an adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 5: Respiratory infections are not an adverse effect of this medication.
Global Rationale: Excessive sweating, diarrhea, and rhinorrhea (runny nose) are adverse effects of this medication. Muscle pain and respiratory infections are not adverse effects of this medication.
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