The nurse is reviewing the history of a client who has been prescribed tolterodine tartrate (Detrol, Detrol LA) for treatment of incontinence. The nurse plans to contact the health care provider if the client has:
a. cataracts.
b. hyperthyroidism.
c. narrow-angle glaucoma.
d. parkinsonism.
ANS: C
Tolterodine tartrate is an antimuscarinic and anticholinergic agent. It is contraindicated in clients with narrow-angle glaucoma.
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