A Client Is Prescribed a Medication That Will Inhibit the Parasympathetic

question 33

Multiple Choice

A client is prescribed a medication that will inhibit the parasympathetic nervous system.The nurse will refer to which drug classifications for this medication?
Select all that apply.

• A)Anticholinergics
• B)Parasympatholytics
• C)Muscarinic blockers
• D)Adrenergic antagonists
• E)Muscarinic agonists

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EST's

Short for Empirically Supported Treatments, which refers to therapies that have been scientifically tested and proven to be effective.

Theoretical Orientation

The philosophical approach or school of thought that informs a therapist's understanding of client issues and methods of intervention.

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Therapeutic interventions and procedures that have been proven through rigorous testing and research to be effective in curing or alleviating diseases or disorders.

EST's

Abbreviation for Empirically Supported Treatments; these are therapies scientifically proven to be effective for specific disorders.