Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
A client is taking pyridostigmine for muscle weakness associated with myasthenia gravis. The nurse educates the client on which possible cholinergic side effects associated with this medication? (Select all that apply)
Correct answer
B,D,F
Rationale
Correct Answer: B, D, F
Rationale:
- Dry mouth (choice A) is not a common cholinergic side effect of pyridostigmine.
- Diarrhea (choice B) is a possible cholinergic side effect due to increased GI motility.
- Decreased urination (choice C) is not a typical cholinergic side effect.
- Excessive lacrimation (choice D) can occur due to increased stimulation of the lacrimal glands.
- Tachycardia (choice E) is not a common cholinergic side effect.
- Excessive sweating (choice F) can occur as a result of increased cholinergic activity leading to stimulation of sweat glands.
Rationale:
- Dry mouth (choice A) is not a common cholinergic side effect of pyridostigmine.
- Diarrhea (choice B) is a possible cholinergic side effect due to increased GI motility.
- Decreased urination (choice C) is not a typical cholinergic side effect.
- Excessive lacrimation (choice D) can occur due to increased stimulation of the lacrimal glands.
- Tachycardia (choice E) is not a common cholinergic side effect.
- Excessive sweating (choice F) can occur as a result of increased cholinergic activity leading to stimulation of sweat glands.