Patient states the rationale for the use of cholinergic blockers, such preoperative preparation, decreasing side effects associated with drugs used for Alzheimer’s disease, and irritable bowel...

Patient states the rationale for the use of cholinergic blockers, such preoperative preparation, decreasing side effects associated with drugs used for Alzheimer’s disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. • Patient states the more common adverse effects associated with cholinergic blockers, such as dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention. • Patient states those adverse effects that need to be reported immediately to the prescriber if they occur, such as unresolved constipation, pain over the bladder region and inability to urinate, and/or chest pain.