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The charge nurse observes a nurse administer undiluted intravenous pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon) at a rate of 0.8 mg/min. The charge nurse will stop the infusion and perform which action?
 
  a. Administer atropine sulfate to prevent cholinergic crisis.
  b. Monitor the patient closely for respiratory distress.
  c. Suggest that the nurse dilute the medication with colloidal fluids.
  d. Tell the nurse to slow the rate of infusion of the pyridostigmine.

Question 2

A patient has symptoms that are characteristic of multiple sclerosis (MS). Which diagnostic tests are likely to be ordered to aid in the diagnosis of this patient?
 
  a. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) immunoglobulin G and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  b. CSF proteins and an angiography
  c. Serum albumin and a computed tomography (CT) scan
  d. Serum anti-acetylcholine antibodies and x-rays



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TheNamesImani

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
When given, IV pyridostigmine should be administered undiluted at a rate of 0.5 mg/min and should not be added to IV fluids. It is not necessary to administer atropine, since the patient is not symptomatic of cholinergic crisis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Laboratory tests that may suggest MS include CSF IgG and MRI.




renzo156

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


ttt030911

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

 

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