Bethanechol (Urecholine) has been prescribed for a client, who asks the nurse what the side effects of this drug are. Which side effects are related to this drug? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Abdominal cramping
2. Hypotension
3. Increased salivation
4. Hypertension
5. Urinary retention
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3
Rationale 1: Abdominal cramping is a side effect of parasympathomimetics.
Rationale 2: Hypotension is a side effect of parasympathomimetics.
Rationale 3: Increased salivation is a side effect of parasympathomimetics.
Rationale 4: Hypertension is not a side effect of parasympathomimetics.
Rationale 5: Urinary retention is not a side effect of parasympathomimetics.
Global Rationale: Abdominal cramping, hypotension, and increased salivation are side effects of parasympathomimetics. Hypertension and urinary retention are not side effects of parasympathomimetics.
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