A nurse would be alert for an increase in cholinergic effects if a client who is prescribed a cholinergic drug is also receiving which medication? Select all that apply
A) Prednisone
B) Oxycodone
C) Diclofenac
D) Dexamethasone
E) Ibuprofen
Ans: A, D
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Cholinergic drugs administered concomitantly with corticosteroids, like prednisone and dexamethasone, can result in increased adverse effects of the cholinergic drug.
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