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penza

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A patient with myasthenia gravis is administered pyridostigmine (Mestinon) for the first time. She asks the nurse the reason why she has been changed to this medication. Which of the following is the nurse's best response?
 
  A) Pyridostigmine (Mestinon) will allow you to awaken with the ability to swallow.
  B) Pyridostigmine (Mestinon) can be taken every other day.
  C) Pyridostigmine (Mestinon) is a faster-release form of cholinergic agent.
  D) Pyridostigmine (Mestinon) is taken one time per day for better control.

Question 2

A patient is administered furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg PO every morning. What effect will a diet high in sodium have on the patient?
 
  A) Decreased blood pressure
  B) Decreased diuresis
  C) Hyperkalemia
  D) Hyperglycemia


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Pyridostigmine is a slow-release form that is taken at bedtime and allows the patient the ability to swallow in the morning. Pyridostigmine is usually taken two times per day, not every other day. Pyridostigmine is a slow-release form, not a fast-release form. Pyridostigmine is taken two times per day, not one time per day.

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A high dietary intake of sodium can cause sodium retention and reduce or cancel the diuretic-induced sodium loss. A high dietary intake of sodium will not increase diuresis. A high dietary intake of sodium will not cause hyperkalemia. A high dietary intake of sodium will not cause hyperglycemia.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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