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karen

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A patient is administered edrophonium (Tensilon) to confirm the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. What effect will the edrophonium (Tensilon) have 30 minutes after the medication administration, which will confirm the diagnosis?
 
  A) Improved breathing
  B) Decreased fatigue
  C) Decreased muscle spasms
  D) Increased urinary output

Question 2

A patient's severe diarrhea has necessitated treatment with polycarbophil (FiberCon). The nurse should caution the patient about the possibility of what adverse effect?
 
  A) Nausea and vomiting
  B) Headache and visual disturbances
  C) Abdominal fullness and bloating
  D) Gastroesophageal reflux


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Edrophonium (Tensilon) is used to diagnose myasthenia gravis. After administration, it will improve breathing in patients who have myasthenia gravis. Edrophonium will not decrease fatigue. Edrophonium will not decrease muscle spasms or increase urinary output.

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Polycarbophil may cause abdominal discomfort and bloating and may reduce the absorption of coadministered medications. It is not noted to cause nausea and vomiting, reflux, or headache.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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