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A client is taking cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) for acute muscle spasms of the back. The nurse educates the client on which possible anticholinergic side effects associated with this medication? (Select all that apply)

A.

Decreased Urination

B.

Diarrhea

C.

Dry Mouth

D.

Tachycardia

E.

Excessive Lacrimation

F.

Excessive Sweating

Question Solution

Correct Answer : A,C,D

A. Decreased urination is an anticholinergic side effect due to the medication's action on the bladder.  

 

B. Diarrhea is not an anticholinergic side effect; in fact, anticholinergics typically cause constipation.  

 

C. Dry mouth is a common anticholinergic side effect, resulting from reduced saliva production.  

 

D. Tachycardia can occur as an anticholinergic effect due to decreased vagal tone.  

 

E. Excessive lacrimation is not associated with anticholinergic effects; it is the opposite, as anticholinergics usually lead to dry eyes.  

 

F. Excessive sweating is contrary to anticholinergic effects, which often result in decreased sweating.


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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Hair loss is not a recognized long-term side effect of phenytoin.

B. Phenytoin is used to prevent seizures, not cause them; a reoccurrence of seizures may indicate ineffective control or medication issues, but it is not a side effect.

C. Hypertension is not typically associated with phenytoin use.

D. Gingival hyperplasia, or overgrowth of gum tissue, is a common long-term side effect of phenytoin and requires regular dental hygiene and monitoring.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Anaphylaxis is not a common side effect of montelukast.

B. Regular blood monitoring is not required with montelukast.

C. Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist, used for long-term management of asthma and to prevent exercise-induced bronchoconstriction.

D. Montelukast is not intended for immediate relief or repeated dosing in acute situations.

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