A young female patient is diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and is in an acute phase. She is placed on Anaspaz (atropine sulfate) at the maximum dose
The patient will best benefit from this medication because of which of the following reasons? 1. It is most affective and has fewer side effects.
2. The actions of this medication give short-term relief.
3. This medication is easy to administer.
4. Dryness of the mouth is not found in this drug.
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Anaspaz (atropine sulfate) is among the most effective of the anticholinergic drugs, with minimal side effects when high doses are used.
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