Which drug is given to the pancreatitis client with an opioid drug to reduce ductal spasms?
a. dicyclomine hy-drochloride (Bentyl) c. Cimetidine (Taga-met)
b. Ranitidine (Zantac) d. Tramadol (Ultram)
A
Cholinergic blocking drugs potentiate the action of opioids to promote rest, to reduce ductal spasm, and reduce metabolic needs and enzyme secretions. Drugs that perform these actions include dicyclomine hydrochloride (Bentyl), Atropine, Propanthelines bromides (Pro-Banthine).
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