The nurse should monitor clients taking which of the following medications closely for decreased efficacy if a cholinergic blocking drug is initiated? Select all that apply
A) Fluconazole (Diflucan)
B) Meperidine (Demerol)
C) Haloperidol (Haldol)
D) Amitriptyline (Elavil)
E) Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Ans: A, C
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The nurse should monitor clients taking fluconazole (Diflucan) and haloperidol (Haldol) closely for decreased efficacy if a cholinergic blocking drug is initiated.
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