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Author Question: Why are the drugs neostigmine (Prostigmin) and pyridostigmine (Mestinon) helpful to the person with ... (Read 66 times)

sabina

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Why are the drugs neostigmine (Prostigmin) and pyridostigmine (Mestinon) helpful to the person with myasthenia gravis?
 
  a. Improves speech
  b. Improves visual disturbances
  c. Reduces pain
  d. Promotes nerve impulse transmission

Question 2

A patient, age 45, is to have a myelogram to confirm the presence of a herniated intervertebral disk. Which nursing action should be planned with respect to this diagnostic test?
 
  a. Obtain an allergy history before the test.
  b. Ambulate the patient when returned to the room after the test.
  c. Use heated blanket to keep patient warm after procedure.
  d. Keep NPO for 6 to 8 hours after the test.


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joanwhite

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Prostigmine and Mestinon improve the nerve impulses and alleviate the symptoms.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Before the dye is injected, patients must be asked whether they have any allergies, specifically whether they have had any anaphylactic or hypotensive episodes from other dyes.


sabina

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

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