When assessing a client receiving a cholinergic drug, the nurse would assess the client for increased neuromuscular blocking effects if the client is also receiving which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Amoxicillin
B) Tobramycin
C) Cephalexin
D) Neomycin
E) Clarithromycin
Ans: B, D
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Cholinergic drugs administered concomitantly with aminoglycoside antibiotics, like tobramycin and neomycin, can result in increased neuromuscular blocking effects.
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