ATI RN
ATI Nurs 240 Pharmacology Quiz I Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Which action should a nurse recommend to a patient experiencing dry mouth as a side effect of a urinary antispasmodic medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Sucking on sugar-free candies. Dry mouth is a common side effect of antispasmodic medications due to decreased saliva production. Sucking on sugar-free candies stimulates saliva production, relieving dry mouth. Decreasing fluid intake (
A) would worsen dry mouth. Applying lip balm (
B) only provides temporary relief and doesn't address the root cause. Using a humidifier (
D) helps with dry air but not dry mouth specifically.
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