The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with Sjögren's syndrome. What medication will the nurse anticipate administering to treat this condition?
A) Bethanechol
B) Carbachol
C) Ambenonium
D) Pilocarpine
D
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Only pilocarpine is indicated for treatment of Sjögren's syndrome. None of the other medications are indicated for this purpose.
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