CHOLINERGIC ANTI- CHOLINERGIC

UNIT IX

CHOLINERGIC & ANTI- CHOLINERGIC DRUGS

By: Muhammad Aurangzeb

Lecturer-INS/KMU

Objectives

By the completion of this section the learners will be able to:

•List characteristics of Cholinergic & Anti-Cholinergic drugs in terms of effects on body tissues, indications for use, adverse effects, nursing process implications, principles of therapy and observations of client‟s responses.•Discuss antidotes for cholinergic drugs & Anti-Cholinergic drugs.•Describe signs and symptoms of cholinergic drugs & Anti-Cholinergic drug overdose.•Describe major nursing care needs of clients receiving these classes of drugs.•Discuss principles of therapy & nursing process for using Cholinergic & Anti Cholinergic drugs.•Teach the client about safe and effective use of these classes of drugs.•Calculate the drug dosage accurately for oral and parental drug affecting parasympathetic nervous system.