Patient with Chronic Skeletal Muscle Spasms Was Placed on an Anticholinergic

question 10

Short Answer

Patient with chronic skeletal muscle spasms was placed on an anticholinergic medication.After taking the medication,the patient's muscle spasms ceased,but now the patient reports a loss of muscle strength.In addition,the patient's resting heart rate has increased.Explain the effects of the medication the patient received.

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