The Nurse Working in a Preoperative Admitting Unit Administers an Anticholinergic

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse working in a preoperative admitting unit administers an anticholinergic medication to a patient before surgery.What is the purpose of this drug in the preoperative setting?

• A) Control the heart rate
• B) Relax the patient
• C) Reduce urinary frequency
• D) Reduce oral and gastrointestinal secretions

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Definitions:

Lactic Acid

A waste product that must be released from the cell. It is produced when a cell is low on oxygen and converts pyruvic acid.

Myoglobin

A protein in muscle cells that stores oxygen and gives muscle tissue its red color.

Lactic Acid

An organic acid produced in muscles during intense activity, responsible for the sensation of muscle soreness.

Muscle Fatigue

A condition caused by a buildup of lactic acid.