A patient, newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, has been prescribed an anticholinergic drug. What common adverse effect of anticholinergic agents used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease will the nurse share with the patient?
A) Blood dyscrasias
B) Diaphoresis
C) Memory loss
D) Diarrhea
C
Feedback:
Most people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease are older adult men so it is important for the nurse to warn the patient that memory loss may occur to reduce anxiety the patient may experience with this adverse effect. Blood dyscrasias are not associated with these drugs. Constipation is more likely than diarrhea and lack of sweating rather than diaphoresis is associated with anticholinergics.
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