A patient has come to the clinic for a follow-up visit. He or she has been taking glycopyrrolate (Robinul) for adjunctive management of his or her peptic ulcer disease for 1 year. What would the nurse question this patient about?
A) Diarrhea
B) Oral discomfort
C) Headaches
D) Dyspnea
B
Feedback:
Patients taking anticholinergic drugs will have dry mucous membranes. Oral hygiene will be extremely important during glycopyrrolate therapy to avoid gum disease. The nurse should encourage the patient to suck on sugarless lozenges and perform frequent oral care. Diarrhea, headaches, or dyspnea should not be a concern with this drug.
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