A client is prescribed a medication that will block muscarinic receptors. The nurse realizes that this medication has implications for which body systems?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Eyes
2. Respiratory
3. Cardiac
4. Endocrine
5. Metabolic
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Medications that block muscarinic receptors are used during ophthalmic procedures.
Rationale 2: Medications that block muscarinic receptors are used in the pharmacologic treatment of asthma.
Rationale 3: Medications that block muscarinic receptors are used in the pharmacologic treatment of bradycardia.
Rationale 4: Medications that block muscarinic receptors are not used in the treatment of endocrine disorders.
Rationale 5: Medications that block muscarinic receptors are not used in the treatment of metabolic disorders.
Global Rationale: Medications that block muscarinic receptors are used during ophthalmic procedures, to treat asthma, and to treat bradycardia. Medications that block muscarinic receptors are not used in the treatment of endocrine disorders or metabolic disorders.
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