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DyllonKazuo

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A patient is suspected of having myasthenia gravis crisis. A small dose of tubocurarine is administered, and the patient develops increased muscle weakness. The nurse should prepare to administer immediately which class of medication?
 
  a. A calcium channel blocker
  b. A dopamine agonist
  c. Sympathetic stimulant
  d. Cholinesterase inhibitor

Question 2

In a discussion about drug abuse, a family member asks the nurse about huffing. A nurse should explain that this form of inhalation of solvents involves
 
  a. pouring solvent into a plastic bag and inhaling the vapor.
  b. pouring solvent on a rag and inhaling the vapor.
  c. inhaling the solvent directly from its container.
  d. spraying the solvent directly into the nasal passage.



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Answer to Question 1

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The patient displays muscle weakness, which is an adverse effect of the tubocurarine and may precipitate respiratory degradation. The patient is experiencing a cholinergic crisis, and the nurse should administer an antagonist, such as a cholinesterase inhibitor.
A calcium channel blocker would not reverse the effects of tubocurarine.
A dopamine antagonist would not be indicated to reverse the effects of the tubocurarine.
A sympathetic stimulant would not be indicated to reverse the effects of the tubocurarine.

Answer to Question 2

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Solvents are inhaled by three processes, referred to as bagging, huffing, and sniffing. Huffing involves pouring a solvent on a rag and inhaling the vapor.
Bagging involves pouring solvent in a plastic bag and inhaling the vapor.
Sniffing involves inhaling the solvent directly from it container.
Spraying the solvent directly into the nasal passage is not huffing.




DyllonKazuo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!


chereeb

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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