Pharm Exam 1

6 rights

patient
Time
drug
dose
route
documentation

Good goals

patient focused
time limited
measureable/specific
realistic

important digoxin

check apical pulse for 60 seconds

pregnancy drug categories least to most harmful

A- least likely
D, X = most likely to cause harm to fetus

Ethics

informal, harder to enforce

Legal

formal statement w/ consequences

pain threshold

level of stimuli needed to feel pain

Name 2 NSAIDS

acetaminophen
Tylenol

action of NSAIDS

inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, a chemical needed to transmit pain impulse

SE of NSAIDS

hepatoxicity

max tylenol per day

adults <65 4,000mg
=>65 2,000mg daily

antedote for NSAIDS

mucamist, PO or SQ

NSAIDS are used for

mild-mod pain and fever,
esp in children (b/c aspirin will cause Reye's Syndrome)

which anesthetic = loss of consciousness

General

antidote for narcotics

Narcan

potential SE of opioids, could be fatal

common SE of itching could actually be an anaphylactic response rather than a simple allergic response to histamine release

SE of opioids

sedation, N/V, decreased resp, constipation

list opioids

morphine
codiene
fentanyl (duragesic)= patch
Demerol- dont give- toxic!

general anesthetics action site

CNS

general anesthetic med

propofol

what not to use propofol w/

general anesthetic med:
glaucoma- may wake up blind!

Local anesthetic use

Spinal- for childbirth

local SE

severe HA

Local meds

Lidocaine, benzocaine

local misc

constantly monitor for return of motor function

Neuromuscular blocking drugs

Anectine (succinylcholine)
Norcuran (vecuronium)

Anectine (succinylcholine)
Norcuran (vecuronium) SE's

Neuromuscular blocking drugs:
muscle spasms, increase or decrease BP and heart rate

action of neuromuscular blocking drugs

block NM connection

Anectine (succinylcholine)
Norcuran (vecuronium) USE

neuromuscular blocking drugs: adjunct w/ general anesthesia

sedative/hypnotics

barbituates or benzo's

benzodiazepines

Ativan
Valium
Xanax

Benzodiazepines action

decreases CNS

Benzodiazepine SE's

HA,
drowsiness,
dizziness,
cognititive impairment (esp w/ elderly, may be diagnosed w/ ALZ, but this will go away when they cease the med)

Benzo misc

use caution w/:
glaucoma, may make worse
pregnancy
alcohol

alcohol is synergistic w/ what?

Benzodiazepines:
valium
xanax
ativan

barbituates

seconal
phenobarbital

barbituates action and use

works on brain stem (decreases excitability)
to calm patients, used less than benzos

Barbituates SE

drowsiness dizziness lethargy, Lack of REM cycle

sleep cycle is messed up w/ what?

barbituates (seconal and phenobarbital), mess w/ REM so you don't wake up so refreshed

Muscle relaxant meds

flexeril
baclofin

muscle relaxant action

like an anti anxiety, sedates brain to relax muscles

flexeril and baclofin use

muscle relaxants:
muscle spasms (back injuries)
spacicity (MS and cerebral palsy)

3 chemicals stimulated in CNS

dopamine
norepinephrine
serotonin

what does a sympathomimetic drug work on

norepinephrine

ADHD/narcolepsy meds

Ritalin (methylphenidate)
amphetamines

Ritalin (methylphenidate)
amphetamines ACTION

stimulate cerbral cortex

what to look out for w/ anorexiants and name them

Xenical and Meridia should be used cautiously w/ heart problem patients and glaucoma (will make worse) and w/ MOAI's

Antimigraine drugs

Imitrex
Axert
Relpax

SE of Imitrex, Axert, Relpax

Antimigraine drugs:
Decreased circulation, tingling, will make head congested

Action of Anti Migraine drugs

causes vasoconstriction to reduce swelling, thus is an anti inflammatory

use caution w/ Imitrex, Axert, Relpax and....

Antimigraine drugs caution w/:
heart disease

Analeptic drug

dopram

analeptic action

Dopram stimulates the medulla, which controls resp rate

Dopram use

Analeptic:
COPD, post surgery to stimulate breathing, neonatal apnea

Dopram SE

an analeptic, SE:
tachycardia,
increased HR
diarrhea,
flushing

Sympathetic drugs

Adrenergics & adrenergic blockers

parasympathetic drug classifications

cholinergics and cholinergic blockers (aka anticholinergics)

sympathetic response

fight or flight

parasympathetic response

rest and digest

what are adrenergics and their action?

Sympathetic drugs:
catecholamines:
vasoconstrict
vasodilate
increase HR
decrease GI motililty
bladder constriction
dilate bronchi's
mydriasis (dilate pupils)

what are adrenergic blocker's action

Sympathetic drugs:
decrease HR
increase GI

what are adrenergic blockers used for

Sympathetic drugs:
Hypertension
BPH

cholinergics chemical and action

parasympathetic drug:
acetylcholine:
stimulate GI/GU
consticts pupils
increase saliva and sweat
decrease HR
vasodilation
constricts bronchi
helps normal brain function

cholinergic blockers chemical and use

parasympathetic drug:
anticholinergics work on acetylcholine to:
decrease muscle rigidity
decrease tremors
decrease HR (for low dose - increases w/ high dose)
decrease respiratory secretions
dilate bronchi
decreases GI secretions and motility
treats incon

what is a check and balance?

Autonomic nervous system

what does sympathetic nervous system do

stimulates and blocks
vasoconstriction and dilation
increase and decrease body substances to create
fight or flight

parasympathetic

rest/digest
GI motility
regulate gastric secretions & urinary

chemicals in bran that make sympathetic nervous system work properly

catecholamines:
norepinephrine
epinephrine
dopamine

adrenergic meds and uses

albuterol= bronchodilation
ephedrine= topical nasal decongestant (constricts arterioles in nose to decrease swelling so snot can come out)
epinephrine= an opthalmic used for glaucoma
doputamine= heart failure to increase heart rate

adrenergic SE

HA, restlessness, insomnia, increase HR and BP, angina, GI (N/V), anorexia

Adrenergic interventions

check vitals, esp b/c they increase BP and HR,
if pt in heart failure, can use epinephrine, but may cause renal problems, so watch out for this
will know HF is resolveing by BP increaseing b/c HF usually = drop in BP
careful giving adrenergics IV b/c it c

agonists

stimulate

antagonists

block

sympatholytics

another name for adrenergic blocker
inhibit sympathetic nervous system

cholinergics use

parasympathetic drug:
reduce eye pressure (helps glaucoma)
decrease GI motility
helps dry mouth, (Sjogren's syndrome- dramatically dry mouth)
myasthenia gravis (
ALZ

adrenergics use on eyes

sympathetic drug::
reduce intraocular pressure
dilate pupils (mydriasis)
these help to
treat open angle glaucoma
eye exams

adrenergic use on eyes meds

sympathetic drug::
epinephrine

adrenergic agonists

sympathetic drug::
stimulate

antagonists

block

adrenergics - heart

sympathetic drug::
doputamine

adrenergic- bronchodilator

sympathetic drug::
albuterol

adrenergic- topical nasal decongestant

sympathetic drug::ephedrine

adrenergic glaucoma

sympathetic drug::epinephrine

muscarinic cholinergics

parasympathetic drug:
respond to / stimulate effector organs, smooth muscles, cardiac muscles, glands

neurotransmitter responsible for transmission of nerve impulses to effector cells in the parasympathetics system

parasympathetic drug
acetylcholine

nerve receptor stimulated by acetylcholine

parasympathetic drug
cholinergic receptor

cholinergic receptors located in ganglia, where presynaptic and post synaptic nerve fibers meet of both parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system

parasympathetic drug
nicotinic receptors, can be stimulated by alkaloid nicotine

adverse effects of cholinergic drugs- cardio

parasympathetic drug
bradycardia,
hypotension,
conduction abnormalities

adverse effects of cholinergic drugs (agonists)- CNS

parasympathetic drug
HA
Dizziness
Convulsions

contraction of pupil

parasympathetic drug
miosis

cholinergic receptor located post synaptically in effector organs, such as smooth and cardiac muscles and glands, supplied by parasympathetic fibers

parasympathetic drug
muscarinic receptors

adverse effects of cholinergic drugs (agonists)- GI

parasympathetic drug
abdominal cramps
increased secretions
N/V

adverse effects of cholinergic drugs (agonists)- respiratory

parasympathetic drug:
increase bronchial secretions
bronchiospasms

adverse effects of cholinergic drugs (agonists)- misc

parasympathetic drug:
lacrimation
sweating
salivation
loss of ocular accomodation
miosis

what do cholinergics do

parasympathetic drug:
reduce eye pressure (helps glaucoma)
decrease GI motility
help dry mouth (Sjogren's syndrome)
myesthenia gravis (autoimmune NM disease w/ fluctuating muscle weakness)
ALZ

direct acting cholinergic drugs

parasympathetic drug:
Urecholine (bethanachol)
pylocarpine

indirect acting cholinergic drugs

parasympathetic drug:
Aricept
Mytelase

Urecholine (bethanachol) treats

parasympathetic drug:
acute post operative and post par-tum non obstructive urinary retention
management of urinary retention r/t neurogenic atony of bladder
and tx's adverse effects of other meds, such as bladder dysfunction caused by other meds

heart does not pump enough blood to meet metabolic needs

heart failure

Aricept
Mytelase
misc fact

indirect acting cholinergic:
take about 6 weeks to work

cardiac output is insufficient

heart failure

chronotropic

increase or decrease heart rate

inotropic

increase or decrease the force of heart contraction

PDI

phosphodiesterase inhibitor: Primacore is a PDI, it is a positive inotropic vasodilator

PDI med

primacore

PDI action

a positive + inotropic drug & vasodilator

primacore use

PDI:
in ICU, acute care for short term HF

primacore SE

PDI:
dysrhythmia (irregular HR)

primacore intervention

pdi:
do not use this IV drug w/ dextrose, only infuse w/ NS
no antidote, be careful!!!

Aricept (donezipel) use

:Indirect acting cholinergic: cholinesterase inhibitors:
ALZ, dimentia

cholinergic drug interveintions

give drug same time every day
increase fluids
assess abd for obstruction
apply pressure to lacrimal duct so it doesn't become systemic
sip and suck
ambulate pt's

acetylcholine blockers aka

parasympatholytics
anticholinergics
cholinergic blockers

mydriasis

#NAME?

drug that reduces activity of parasympathetic nervous system

parasympatholytic

cholinergic blocking drug action

block action of acetycholine at receptor site

cholinergic blocking drug uses

decrease resp secretions (good for bronchitis and asthma)
decrease GI secretions (good for acidic stomach)
bladder incontenence
PKD (tx rigidity of muscles and tremors
decrease HR (w/ low dose)
increase HR (w/ high dose)
sinus node dysfunction

cholinergic blocking drug meds

atropine
bentyl
detrol

dysrhythmia

deviation from normal rhythm

arrhythmia

no regular heart rate

action potential

how our cardiac cells are excited
hear rhythm is regulated through ions (CA+, K+, Na+)
electrolytes are ions, they create a contraction that is normal and regular

HF drugs

ACE inhibitors
ARB's (angiotensive receptor blockers)
Beta- blockers
cardiac glycosides (digoxin)
PDI's (primacore)

what class is Procainamide

Class Ia heart med for dysrhythmia

what is class Ia used for

dysrhythmias

what are SE of procainamide

Class Ia:
worse dysrythmias, blood disorders, N, D

Class Ib drug

lidocaine- for heart attack

SE of lidocaine

Class Ib drug:
messes w/ CNS (confusion, twitching)

Fav drug for heart attack

Lidocaine (only available IV) Class Ib

Class III drug

Amiodarone- fav drug for ventricular dysrhythmia

fav drug for ventricular dysrhytmia

Class III drug:
Amiodarone

SE of Amiodarone

Class III drug:fav drug for ventricular dysrhytmia:
75 % of pt's will develope a SE from this med
pulmonary toxicity
takes as many as 3 months for SE to go away!

pulmonary toxicity stages

cough
dyspnea
damaged alveoli (irreversible!)

misc for amiodarone Class III

fav drug for ventricular dysrhytmia: half life is many days, so we don't give daily
also takes as many as 3 months for SE to go away!

class IV drug

Diltiazem aka Cardiazem: a dysrhythmic for atrial flutter

diltiazem (Cardiazem) use

atrial flutter (class IV)

early stage of CAD, will eventually lead to MI

unstable Angina

MI

heart attack

vasospastic angina

spasms in heart muscle, often at rest, and frequently at same time every day

angina pectoris

heart muscle pain due to decreased blood supply

name nitrates and nitrites

isordyl
nitroglycerin

ischemia

poor blood supply

chronic stagle angina

caused by atherosclerosis,
triggered by exertion, stress, intense pain,
usually gone in 15 mins w/ rest

3 types of angina

chronic stable angina
unstable angina (early sign of CAD will lead to MI)
vasospastic angina

action and use of nitrates and nitrites

dilates vessels, used for all 3 anginas

nitrates and nitrites limit

3

nitrates and nitrites SE

HA
increased heart rate
decreased BP

beta blockers are good for

angina

if a nitrate doesn't work in ____ mins, call 911

5 mins

chronic stable angina med

beta blockers (aka adrenergic blocking)

beta blockers (aka adrenergic blocking) meds

Atenolol
Tenormin

Atenolol
Tenormin
SE

decreased heart rate and CO

CCB med

Cardizem

Cardizem use (CCB)

vasospastic

CCB action

blocks calcium, which is the excitation and action potential in heart, thus relaxing heart

SE cardizem CCB

decreased BP

interventions for CCB's

only give when seated (orthostatic hypotension)
check BP 30 mins after administering

primary hypertension

AKA idiopathic, essential hypertention
has unknown cause
90% of hypertension

secondary hypertension

caused by another problem:
drug, liver, kidney
easier to fix b/c you know what is causing it

SE of hypertension meds

ED and decreased libido

ACE inhibitor meds

Capoten (Captopril)
Vasotech

Ace inhibitor use

tx hypertension
heart failure

Capoten (Captopril)
Vasotech
SE

ACE inhibitor meds:
fatigue
mood changes
heart attack
(dry cough?)

Capoten (Captopril)
Vasotech
misc

ACE inhibitor meds:
teach pt re: rebound HTN, may come back worse and lead to MI
doesn't need liver to metabolize so can give to pt's w/ bad liver

Angiotensive II receptor blocker med

Cozaar

Angiotensive II receptor blocker use

tx hypertension
heart failure

Cozaar action

Angiotensive II receptor blocker med:
vasodilator

Angiotensive II receptor blocker SE

Cozaar: increases risk for respiratory infection
HA

Angiotensive II receptor blocker Misc

it is best to give Cozaar w/ meals

Vasodilator med

Apresoline

Apresoline use

Vasodilator med:
tx hypertension

Vasodilator SE

dizziness, dysrhythmia, HA

worst heart med for causing orthostatic hypotension

Apresoline (vasodilator)

other drug options for hypertension

Adrenergics
CCB's
Diuretics
Mics

primary job of hypothalamus

control pituitary gland

what 2 glands make up neuroendocrine system

hypothalamus
pituitary

goal of endocrine system

maintenance of physiology and stability and communication w/ all cells through hormones, keeps us in balance

pituitary hormone drugs (replace/antagonize)

sandostatin (octreotide)
pritessin
desmopressin

Octreotide (Sandostatin) SE

pituitary hormone drugs:
Renal failure
give in caution w/ DM
if pt is on lithium, it will interact and desmopressin will not work

important pituitary notes

meds can cause BS to become irregular in DM patients
teach to report fever, sore throat, joint or muscle pain immediately.

T3

triiodothyronine

T4

thyroxine

4 thyroid meds

T3 triiodothyronine
T4 thyroxine
Calcitonin
TSH (made by pituitary to control thyroid)

science of preparing and dispensing drugs, including dosage form and design

pharmaceutics

rate of drug distribution among various body compartments after a drug has entered the body. Includes the phases of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs

Pharmacokinetics
rate of drug distribution among various body compartments after a drug has entered the body. Includes the phases of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs

study of the biochemical and physiologic interactions of drugs at their sites of activity. It examines the physiochemical properties of drugs and their pharmacologic interactions with body receptors

Pharmacodynamics

Legal

dictates the boundaries w/in which professional nurses practice. Standards of care and practice, include the definition of the scope and role of the nurse, and legal guidelines for the minimally safe and adequate nursing practices.

ethical

based on fundamental principles of beneficence, autonomy, justice, veracity, and confidentiality. Adhering to ethical principles and codes of ethics ensures that the nurse is acting on behalf of the patient and with the patient's best interests at heart.

study of genetic variations in drug response and focuses on single-gene variations

pharmacogenetics

level at which basic knowledge is learned and stored. Thinking portion, incorporates a person's previous experiences and perceptions

cognitive domain

most intangible component of the learning process. Conduct that expresses feelings, needs, beliefs, values and opinions

Affective domain

doing" domain. involved in learning a new procedure or skill

psychomotor domain

half life

when med is 1/2 out of body

Remember these adrenergic meds!

Dobutamine (heart failure= +inotropic)
Corlopram (ER hypertension= lowers BP)
dopamine (shock, cardiopulmonary arrest)
norepinephrine (hypotensive state & shock = vasoconstrics)
p 294

adrenergic SE

HA, restlessness, insomnia
increase HR, increase BP, Chest pain
these could be SE or indications (may want to raise HR if it is in 40's)
GI=N/V/anorexia
Dobutamine, Corlopram, dopamine, norepinephrine

epinephrine warning for HF

can be used for HF, but will cause renal damage

how do we know HF is resolving?

BP will raise

nucleic acid

biochemical compound made up of 2 molecules- RNA and DNA

DNA

deoxyribonucleic acid

genome

entire DNA structure in an organism

alpha1 blocker meds

Cardura
alfuzosin
are adrenergic blockers

alpha1 blocker use

dilates arteries and veins
used for hypertension and BPH
Cardura
alfuzosin

alpha1 blocker action

blocks catecholamines
(Cardura, alfuzosin)

alpha1 blocker SE

decreased BP (more than desired)
increase HR
dizzyness
notify dentist/surgeon before removing tooth or surgery
(Cardura, alfuzosin)

alpha1 blocker cautions

(Cardura, alfuzosin)
use in caution w/:
liver and kidney disease
CAD
PUD
sepsis
avoid excessive exercise
notify dentist/surgeon before removing tooth or surgery

Beta-blocker meds

adrenergic blockers
Inderal
Atenolol
Toprol

Beta-blocker action

(Inderal, Atenolol, Toprol)
blocks catecholamines

Beta-blocker use

(Inderal, Atenolol, Toprol)
angina
MI
hypertension
HF
migraines

Beta-blocker SE

(Inderal, Atenolol, Toprol)
decreased BP and HR
may mask signs of hypoglycemia!!!!
if apical pulse is <60 hold med till talk to DR
if weight loss is =>2lbs in 24 hours, call Doc

Beta-blocker interventions

(Inderal, Atenolol, Toprol)
may mask signs of hypoglycemia!!!!
if apical pulse is <60 hold med till talk to DR
if weight loss is =>2lbs in 24 hours, call Doc

top 5 reasons for cholinergics

decrease eye pressure (helps glaucoma)
decrease GI motility
helps dry mouth (Sjogren's syndrome)
myesthania gravis (neuromuscular disorder)
ALZ

most common and dangerous SE of cholinergics

decreased HR

antidote for cholinergics

Atropine

ANS drugs

adrenergics: (albuterol, ephidrine, epinephrine, doputamine)
adrenergic blockers: (a1: Cardura & alfuzosin)
(bb:inderal, atenolol, toprol)
cholinergics: (direct acting- urecholine & pilocarpine)
(indirect acting: Aricept & Myetalase)
cholinergic blockers:

cardiac glycoside med

digoxin/digitalis (Lanoxin)

cardiac glycoside med use

HF & Afib
slows HR
(digoxin/Lanoxin)

cardiac glycoside med action

positive inotropic
(digoxin/Lanoxin)

cardiac glycoside med SE

dysrhythmia (esp low HR)
colored vision (see a green/yellow/purple- means toxic, med is going to brain)
anorexia
SE mean pt is toxic level, hold med, monitor lab values
20% will develop toxicity
(digoxin/Lanoxin)

cardiac glycoside med interventions

check apical pulse for 60 secs and hold med if <60bpm
monitor lab values (normal digoxin lab value 0.5-2ng/ml)

cardiac glycoside med Misc

lots of these patients are on other meds, like Lasix (low K+)
Low K+ increases toxicity risk of digoxin
(pt should be on aldactone or other K+ sparring diuretic)

Normal digoxin lab value and dose

0.5-2ng/ml= normal lab value
0.125-0.5 mg/daily dose

cardiac glycoside med antidote

antidote for digoxin/Lanoxin:
digibind

thyroid replacement drugs

Levothyroxine (synthroid)

Levothyroxine (synthroid) use

hypothyroidism

Levothyroxine (synthroid) SE

dysrhythmia (check apical and radial pulse)
teach pt to observe for palpitations (bounding)

Levothyroxine (synthroid) interventions

teach pt to take at same time every day (AM= increases HR)
teach pt to observe for palpitations (bounding)

Levothyroxine (synthroid) contraindication

this thyroid replacement drug is contraindicated if pt has adrenal insufficiency or MI

Antithyroid med

PTU (propylthiouracil)

PTU (propylthiouracil) use

tx Graves disease (hyperthyroidism)

PTU (propylthiouracil) action

blocks secretion of thyroid hormones

PTU (propylthiouracil) SE

antithyroid med:
hepatoxicity (palpate R upper quad)
ask pt and check chart for Hx of alcoholism or hepatitis
Bone Marrow Toxicity (RBC loss= tired and pale, platelet loss = bruised and bleeding, WBC loss = infections)

PTU (propylthiouracil) misc and interventions

antithyroid med
takes 2 weeks to see improvement
take w/ meals to prevent GI upset
Category D pregnancy drug

largest endocrine gland

pancreas (also an exocrine gland)

type 1 diabetes

originally juvenile
body does not produce insulin

rapid acting insulin

Humalog

regular insulin

Humulin R,
Novolin R

Long acting insulin

Lantus

Biguanide med

Metformin
PO antidiabetic med

Biguanide action

Metformin increases receptor sensitivity to insulin (invites insulin into cells) and decreases glucose production in liver and absorption in intestines (so glucose goes out in poo)

Biguanide use

Metformin is a first line drug and the most commonly used oral drug to tx type 2 DM

difference between sulfonylureas and metformin

Unlike sulfonylureas, metformin does not stimulate insulin secretion and therefore is not associated w/ hypoglycemia and weight gain

Biguanide SE

Metformin SE's
GI upset, N, heatburn, D

Biguanide Misc

please use w/ caution w/ renal and liver disease, and HF

sulfonylurea meds

glipizide and glyburide

sulfonylurea use

glipizide and glyburide are used w/ Metformin to control BS

sulfonylurea intervention

give glipizide and glyburide 30 mins before meal

Glinide med and use

Repaglinide BS med, not used much b/c its old. Give w/ each meal

Thiazolidinediones meds

also called 'glitazones'
Actose
Benadoin
Avendia

Thiazolidinediones (glitaones) SE

increase risk for HF, (esp avandia)
will take several weeks for full effect
(Actose, Benadoin, Avendia)

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor meds

Precose and glyset
to control BS

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor contraindication

Precose and glyset (to control BS):
are contraindicated in IBD and other malabsorption syndrome

Amylin mimetic meds

Symlin (SQ before meals to tx BS)

Amylin mimetic action

amylin is hormone secreted by beta cells, drug will make body believe amylin has been secreted

Amylin mimetic use

Symlin is used if insulin isn't working in DM patients

Incretin mimietc meds

Byetta (exanatide)
Januvia

Incretin mimietc use

tx type 2 DM if everything else has failed (including insulin)
Byetta (exanatide)
Januvia

Incretin mimietc misc

discovered from Gila Monster
Byetta (exanatide)
Januvia

Hypoglycemia meds

glucose-elevating drug forms
buccal
semisolid gel
table sugar
inject glucagon

caution w/ injecting glucagon

carefeul BS will rise, but they will most likely vomit, turn them on their side so they dont aspirate

parasympathetic nervous system does

controls gastric secretions

the following considered a use of adrenergic drugs

asthma
cardiac failure
glaucoma

when giving doputamine IV you may have what SE

tissue necrosis

Cardura is considered a

adrenergic blocker

one serious complication of beta blockers is that it will

mask hypoglycermia

which chemical is responsible for nerve transmission in the parasympathetic nervous system

acetylcholine

which is a common use for cholinergic drugs

bladder atony

antidote for urecholine is

Atropine

do to SE of aricept, what is an intervention

increase fluids

when taking cholinergic blocking meds fluid intake should be

6-8 glasses H2O a day