The nurse is reviewing the home medication list for a client with a history of head and neck cancer who has been receiving radiation therapy. The client reports taking PO Salagen (pilocarpine) three times daily. The nurse understands this medication is designed to help treat which of the following?
A) Xerostomia
B) Nausea
C) Metastatic disease
D) Taste changes

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PO Salagen (pilocarpine) is a medication used to treat xerostomia or dry mouth, which is a common side effect of radiation therapy for head and neck cancer.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Home Medication List for a Client