A nursing assistant reports to the nurse that a patient diagnosed with AD is experiencing severe diarrhea. Administration of which classification of medication is most associated with this problem?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

ChE inhibitors used in treatment of AD increase the availability of ACh, which stimulates action of the parasympathetic nervous system. This stimulation is likely to produce diarrhea. The other classifications work by different actions.

A Nursing Assistant Reports to the Nurse That a Patient