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after surgery
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encourage
ambulation =>increase GI peristalsis increased intake of fluids and fiber |
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bethanechol
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used to treat decreased or absent peristalsis caused by surgery/anesthesia (cholinergic drugs)
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bethanechol, administration
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do NOT administer if bowl obstruction is suspected => bowl perforation
subcutaneous injection, rotate IV sites |
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treating myasthenia gravis with cholinergics, administration
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give oral med 30 minutes before meals => so muscles can work to chew
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antidote for cholinergic overdose
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atropine
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Alzheimer's (cholinergic) drugs, starting
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at the start of treatment increase dizziness and
gait imbalances |
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Alzheimer's (cholinergic) drugs, administration
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EXACT dosage and schedule important => critical for max. therapeutic effect
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Alzheimer's (cholinergic) drugs, discontinuing meds
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WEAN OFF => potential for a rapid decline in cognitive functioning
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cholinergics, monitoring
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BP, pulse rate, electrocardiogram
motor ability, gait, mental status, cognition, adverse effects |
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cholinergics, dosage
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may be changed after 6 weeks if there is no therapeutic response
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cholinergic crisis
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Early: abdominal cramps, flushing of skin, nausea, vomiting Late: circulatory collapse, hypotension, cardiac arrest |
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donepezil, adminstration
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dissolves on tongue completely
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