Which Option Is a Contraindication to the Use of Anticholinergics

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which option is a contraindication to the use of anticholinergics?

• A)Prostate enlargement
• B)Hematuria
• C)Caffeine use
• D)Osteoporosis

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Definitions:

Extracellular Fluid

A fluid that surrounds cells and forms part of the body's internal environment, facilitating the transport of nutrients, oxygen, and waste products.

ADH

Antidiuretic hormone, a hormone that regulates water balance in the body by increasing the kidneys' ability to reabsorb water.

Parathyroid Glands

Small endocrine glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone, regulating calcium and phosphorus balance in the body.

Hyperkalemia

Hyperkalemia is a medical condition characterized by higher than normal levels of potassium in the bloodstream, which can affect heart and neuromuscular function.