An unlicensed care provider administered Benadryl to an elderly resident who has been suffering from seasonal pollen allergies
Which of the following assessment findings should prompt the nurse at the facility to suspect that the resident is experiencing anticholinergic effects of this drug? A) Blurry vision
B) Tinnitus
C) Wheezing on expiration
D) Urticaria
A
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First-generation H1 receptor antagonists are associated with anticholinergic effects such as dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation, and blurred vision. Wheezing, urticaria, and tinnitus are not anticholinergic effects.
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