A.   Subcutaneous infusions

B.   Oral disintegrating tablets

C.   Liquid oral solutions

D.   Nasal spray

A.   Urinary retention and Hypoactive bowel sounds

B.   Nausea and Apical pulse of 56 beats per minute

C.   Urinary retention and Dry mouth

D.   Dry mouth and Hypoactive bowel sounds

A.   Atropine available for immediate use. Epinephrine available for immediate use. Electroencephalogram ready to place. Blood pressure equipment for frequent monitoring.

B.   Atropine available for immediate use. Electroencephalogram ready to place. Telemetry monitor on the patient. Blood pressure equipment for frequent monitoring.

C.   Atropine available for immediate use. Epinephrine available for immediate use. Telemetry monitor on the patient. Electroencephalogram ready to place.

D.   Atropine available for immediate use. Epinephrine available for immediate use. Telemetry monitor on the patient.Blood pressure equipment for frequent monitoring.

A.   “I will review any over-the-counter medications with my health care provider.”

B.   “I hope to feel improvement in muscle strength.”

C.   “The medical alert in my health care record should cover me.”

D.   “I will take the medication 30 minutes before meals.”

A.   Limit sleep during the day

B.   Increased responsibility for self-care

C.   A walking program at least once a week

D.   Add more stimuli to the environment

A.   Ability to swallow without difficulty

B.   Increased arm strength

C.   Ability to speak clearly

D.   Decreased respiration

A.   Respiratory atelectasis

B.   Postoperative hypotension

C.   Urinary atony

D.   Postoperative ischemic colitis

A.   Atropine

B.   Donepezil

C.   Memantine

D.   Rivastigmine

A.   Dry eye syndrome

B.   Glaucoma

C.   Cataracts

D.   Macular degeneration

A.   Memantine

B.   Carbachol

C.   Tacrine

D.   Physostigmine

A.   Donepezil

B.   Atropine

C.   Echothiophate

D.   Pyridostigmine

A.   Pilocarpine

B.   Succinylcholine

C.   Rivastigmine

D.   Neostigmine

A.   Memantine

B.   Atropine

C.   Rivastigmine

D.   Epinephrine

A.   Donepezil

B.   Bethanechol

C.   Succinylcholine

D.   Cevimeline

A.   Measure the patient’s urinary output.

B.   Administer epinephrine.

C.   Monitor the patient’s heart rate.

D.   Assess the patient’s breath sounds.

A.   Intravenous

B.   Ocular

C.   Oral

D.   Intramuscular

A.   Pyridostigmine

B.   Donepezil

C.   Bethanechol

D.   Memantine

A.   Urinary retention

B.   Gastric atony

C.   Hyperthyroidism

D.   Chronic refractory heartburn

A.   Wakefulness

B.   Relaxed muscles

C.   Increased cognition

D.   Urination

A.   Galantamine and Edrophonium

B.   Neostigmine and Galantamine

C.   Pilocarpine and Succinylcholine

D.   Neostigmine and Edrophonium

A.   Urinary

B.   Neurologic

C.   Musculoskeletal

D.   Gastrointestinal

A.   A high dose of donepezil orally

B.   Physostigmine intravenously

C.   An antihistamine intravenously

D.   Dextrose solution intravenously

A.   Sweating, Dizziness, Bradycardia, Dry cough

B.   Sweating, Dizziness, Bradycardia, Hypotension

C.   Dry cough, Dizziness, Bradycardia, Hypotension

D.   Sweating, Dizziness, Dry cough, Hypotension

A.   Respiratory rate 30 breaths/min

B.   Blood pressure 70/40 mm Hg

C.   Raised, erythematous rash

D.   Inability to sleep

A.   Physostigmine, Donepezil, Memantine

B.   Donepezil, Memantine, Pyridostigmine

C.   Neostigmine, Pyridostigmine, Physostigmine

D.   Donepezil, Neostigmine, Memantine

A.   "Do not drink grapefruit juice while on this medication."

B.   "You will take this medication once per week."

C.   "Do not take this medication with food."

D.   "Be cautious with activity until you know how the medication affects you."

A.   "My family says that my memory has improved."

B.   "I have noticed that I have been urinating more frequently."

C.   "I feel like I am coughing up more phlegm."

D.   "I can tell my muscle strength has gotten better."

A.   Heart rate 30 beats/min

B.   Blood pressure 150/95 mm Hg

C.   Respiratory rate 24 breaths/min

D.   Constipation

A.   Edrophonium

B.   Bethanechol

C.   Memantine

D.   Physostigmine

A.   Take ibuprofen before rising.

B.   Increase fluid intake to increase blood volume.

C.   Move from a sitting to standing position slowly.

D.   Call for someone before rising.

A.   Rivastigmine

B.   Donepezil

C.   Memantine

D.   Galantamine

A.   Bowel sounds

B.   Body mass index

C.   Vital signs

D.   Blood glucose level

A.   "Sometimes family members aren’t the best at assessing these things."

B.   "I will call the health care provider and ask for the medication to be changed."

C.   "The medication has an onset of action of about 3 weeks."

D.   "Let me assess what other medications the patient is taking."

A.   Gastrointestinal (GI) upset, Ataxia, Dyspnea

B.   Ataxia, Dyspnea, Hypotension

C.   Ataxia, Insomnia, Dyspnea

D.   Insomnia, Hypotension, Gastrointestinal (GI) upset

A.   Emphysema, Psoriatic arthritis.

B.   Emphysema, Hypothyroidism

C.   Asthma, Coronary artery disease

D.   Hypothyroidism, Psoriatic arthritis.

A.   "Seek medical help if you develop nausea and vomiting."

B.   "Notify your health care provider if you have a headache."

C.   "Take the medication 30 minutes after eating."

D.   "Do not eat solid food."

A.   Nicotinic-receptor stimulation causes dilation of the pupils. Muscarinic-receptor stimulation causes constriction of blood vessels. Nicotinic-receptor stimulation causes increased blood pressure.

B.   Nicotinic-receptor stimulation causes dilation of the pupils. Muscarinic-receptor stimulation causes constriction of blood vessels. Muscarinic-receptor stimulation causes increased gastrointestinal motility.

C.   Nicotinic-receptor stimulation causes increased contraction of skeletal muscle. Nicotinic-receptor stimulation causes dilation of the pupils. Muscarinic-receptor stimulation causes constriction of blood vessels.

D.   Nicotinic-receptor stimulation causes increased blood pressure. Muscarinic-receptor stimulation causes increased gastrointestinal motility. Nicotinic-receptor stimulation causes increased contraction of skeletal muscle.

A.   Rapid cognitive changes with decline

B.   Gradual decrease in cognitive function

C.   Cognitive stabilization for a few months

D.   Temporary improvement in cognitive skills

A.   5 mg

B.   10 mg

C.   7 mg

D.   2 mg

A.   Orthostatic hypotension, Hypoglycemia, Hypothyroidism

B.   Dyspnea, Bronchoconstriction, Orthostatic hypotension

C.   Hypoglycemia, Hypothyroidism, Dyspnea

D.   Bronchoconstriction, Hypoglycemia, Hypothyroidism

A.   Inject bethanechol. Provide a high-fiber diet. Administer a stool softener. Ambulate the patient as tolerated. Increase fluid intake as tolerated.

B.   Administer atropine. Provide a high-fiber diet. Administer a stool softener. Ambulate the patient as tolerated. Increase fluid intake as tolerated.

C.   Inject bethanechol. Administer atropine. Administer a stool softener. Ambulate the patient as tolerated. Increase fluid intake as tolerated.

D.   Inject bethanechol. Provide a high-fiber diet. Administer a stool softener. Administer atropine. Increase fluid intake as tolerated.

A.   10 mg

B.   12 mg

C.   7 mg

D.   18 mg

A.   "Do not take the medication if you feel tired." "Take the medication on an empty stomach." "Get up slowly from a sitting or lying position."

B.   "Your drug dose will be gradually increased." "Get up slowly from a sitting or lying position." "Tell your health care provider if you have gastric pain that does not subside."

C.   "Tell your health care provider if you have gastric pain that does not subside." "Do not take the medication if you feel tired." "Take the medication on an empty stomach."

D.   "Do not take the medication if you feel tired." "Take the medication on an empty stomach." "Your drug dose will be gradually increased."

A.   An antidote to tricyclic antidepressant toxicity. Relieve severe constriction of the bronchioles. Treat a patient with a prolonged history of sleep deprivation

B.   Relieve severe constriction of the bronchioles. Diagnose and treat myasthenia gravis. Treat a patient with a prolonged history of sleep deprivation

C.   Relieve severe constriction of the bronchioles. Treat a patient with a prolonged history of sleep deprivation. An antidote in biochemical warfare

D.   Diagnose and treat myasthenia gravis. An antidote in biochemical warfare. An antidote to tricyclic antidepressant toxicity

A.   Post orthopedic surgery, low urinary output and bronchial wheezing

B.   Urinary retention from neurogenic atony of the bladder

C.   Peptic ulcer and nonobstructive urinary retention

D.   Decreased urination with possible renal calculi

A.   Get up slowly. Eat something if you feel nauseated. You may have some trouble sleeping. Tell your health care provider if you have stomach pains.

B.   Stop the medication if you have headaches. Eat something if you feel nauseated. You may have some trouble sleeping. Tell your health care provider if you have stomach pains.

C.   Get up slowly. Eat something if you feel nauseated. Stop the medication if you have headaches. Tell your health care provider if you have stomach pains.

D.   Get up slowly. Eat something if you feel nauseated. You may have some trouble sleeping. Stop the medication if you have headaches.

A.   Bleeding and Cramps

B.   Ataxia and Bleeding

C.   Ataxia and Cramps

D.   Diarrhea and Syncope

A.   Cardiovascular status, Pain assessment, Complete blood count, Neurologic status

B.   Cardiovascular status, Gastrourinary (GU) status, Pain assessment, Complete blood count

C.   Pain assessment, Complete blood count, Gastrourinary (GU) status, Assess for suicidal tendencies

D.   Neurologic status, Cardiovascular status, Gastrourinary (GU) status, Assess for suicidal tendencies

A.   A walking program at least once a week

B.   Increased responsibility for self-care

C.   Limit sleep during the day

D.   Add more stimuli to the environment

A.   “The medical alert in my health care record should cover me.”

B.   “I will review any over-the-counter medications with my health care provider.”

C.   “I hope to feel improvement in muscle strength.”

D.   “I will take the medication 30 minutes before meals.”

A.   Decreased gastric motility and Decreased sweat gland secretion

B.   Decreased gastric motility and Pupil dilation

C.   Decreased heart rate and Increased respiratory secretions

D.   Pupil dilation and Decreased sweat gland secretion

A.   Administration of another dose in an hour

B.   Assessment of blood pressure

C.   Administration of a second drug

D.   Assessment of bowel sounds

A.   Hypertension and Syncope

B.   Hair loss and Mydriasis

C.   Hair loss and Constipation

D.   Constipation and Mydriasis

A.   Able to walk long distances

B.   Increased muscle strength

C.   No longer dizzy

D.   Improved memory

A.   Moist oral mucous membranesn

B.   Increased muscle strength

C.   Relief of dry skin

D.   Improved vision

A.   Pupil constriction

B.   Pupil dilation

C.   Decreased heart rate

D.   Elevated heart rate

A.   Epinephrine

B.   Dopamine

C.   Atropine

D.   Lidocaine

A.   "This medication will enhance your memory."

B.   "You will only need to take this medication for 3 months."

C.   "This medication will increase your ability to sleep without dreaming."

D.   "This medication should cure your Alzheimer’s disease."

A.   Hyperthyroidism, Coronary artery disease, Emphysema, Type 2 diabetes mellitus

B.   Peptic ulcer, Parkinsonism, Hyperthyroidism, Coronary artery disease

C.   Emphysema, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Parkinsonism, Hyperthyroidism,

D.   Emphysema, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Peptic ulcer, Parkinsonism,

A.   Administer with fruit juices.

B.   Administer after meals.

C.   Administer 30 minutes before meals.

D.   Administer after dissolving in water.