A primary care NP prescribes oxybutynin chloride for an 80-year-old patient to treat urinary incontinence. When teaching this patient about this medication, the NP should tell the patient:
a. to increase intake of fluids and fiber.
b. that alcohol may be consumed in moderation.
c. that drowsiness may be a transient adverse effect.
d. that hypertension may occur and to report headaches.
A
Oxybutynin chloride is an anticholinergic drug and can cause dry mouth and constipation. Patients should be taught to increase fluids and fiber. Patients should be cautioned to avoid alcoholic beverages. Drowsiness occurs but does not subside, and elderly patients are at increased risk for this side effect. Anticholinergics cause hypotension.
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