An anticholinergic (muscarinic antagonist) drug,such as atropine,prevents both the relaxation of the urinary sphincter and the contraction of the detrusor muscle.You would therefore observe the patient for signs of

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An anticholinergic drug that prevents relaxation of the urinary sphincter and contraction of the detrusor muscle would likely result in urinary retention. This is because the detrusor muscle is responsible for bladder contraction and emptying, while the sphincter is responsible for controlling the flow of urine out of the bladder. If these muscles are inhibited, urine may accumulate in the bladder, leading to urinary retention. Uremia, urinary suppression, and nephrotic syndrome are not directly related to the action of anticholinergic drugs on the urinary system.

An Anticholinergic (Muscarinic Antagonist) Drug,such as Atropine,prevents Both the Relaxation