HESI Pharmacology
HESI Pharmacology ( 46 Questions)
A female client starts a new prescription, oxybutynin, for symptoms of an overactive bladder. The client tells the nurse that she is training to run in a marathon. Which instruction should the nurse emphasize?
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Oxybutynin is a medicine used to treat symptoms of an overactive bladder. One of the side effects of oxybutynin is that it can cause dry mouth, constipation, and dry skin21. These side effects can increase the risk of dehydration. Additionally, oxybutynin can cause flushing and heat stroke. Therefore, it is important for the client to take measures to avoid dehydration and over-heating while training for a marathon.
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Oxybutynin is a medicine used to treat symptoms of an overactive bladder. One of the side effects of oxybutynin is that it can cause dry mouth, constipation, and dry skin21. These side effects can increase the risk of dehydration. Additionally, oxybutynin can cause flushing and heat stroke. Therefore, it is important for the client to take measures to avoid dehydration and over-heating while training for a marathon.