The nurse explains to a client beginning drug therapy with ipratropium (Atrovent)that urinary retention may result if which of the following drugs is taken concurrently?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Benztropine (Cogentin) is an anticholinergic medication that can increase the risk of urinary retention when taken with ipratropium (Atrovent), which is also an anticholinergic medication. Furosemide (Lasix), acetaminophen (Tylenol), and digoxin (Lanoxin) are not known to interact with ipratropium in this way.

The Nurse Explains to a Client Beginning Drug Therapy with Ipratropium