This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A patient is brought to the emergency department and is found to have cholinergic toxicity. What is ... (Read 41 times)

melly21297

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 565
on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient is brought to the emergency department and is found to have cholinergic toxicity. What is the drug of choice to treat this condition?
 
  A) Atropine
  B) Epinephrine
  C) Lidocaine
  D) Edrophonium (injectable)

Question 2

The nurse is writing a plan of care for an 85-year-old male patient admitted through the emergency room with a severe urinary tract infection. What intervention, if noted on the care plan, would be an inappropriate for this patient?
 
  A) Encourage the patient to drink cranberry juice as part of his daily fluid intake.
  B) Avoid urinary catheterization when possible.
  C) Force fluids unless contraindicated.
  D) Administer antacids to decrease GI irritation caused by the medication.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

katara

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 305
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Maintain atropine sulfate on standby as an antidote in case of overdose or severe cholinergic reaction. Epinephrine, lidocaine, and edrophonium would not be used for this purpose.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
It would not be appropriate to administer antacids because it will cause the urine to be alkaline and provide more opportunity for bacterial growth. The patients should be encouraged to force fluids and to include cranberry juice in those fluids to help acidify the urine. Avoiding urinary catheterization is an important nursing intervention in all patients because catheterization can allow introduction of bacteria in the bladder.


melly21297

  • Member
  • Posts: 565
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

jojobee318

  • Member
  • Posts: 298
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In 1885, the Lloyd Manufacturing Company of Albany, New York, promoted and sold "Cocaine Toothache Drops" at 15 cents per bottle! In 1914, the Harrison Narcotic Act brought the sale and distribution of this drug under federal control.

Did you know?

Though newer “smart” infusion pumps are increasingly becoming more sophisticated, they cannot prevent all programming and administration errors. Health care professionals that use smart infusion pumps must still practice the rights of medication administration and have other professionals double-check all high-risk infusions.

Did you know?

The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.

Did you know?

Always store hazardous household chemicals in their original containers out of reach of children. These include bleach, paint, strippers and products containing turpentine, garden chemicals, oven cleaners, fondue fuels, nail polish, and nail polish remover.

Did you know?

The human body's pharmacokinetics are quite varied. Our hair holds onto drugs longer than our urine, blood, or saliva. For example, alcohol can be detected in the hair for up to 90 days after it was consumed. The same is true for marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, methamphetamine, and nicotine.

The general survey includes assessing every patient for signs of distress. The general survey includes assessing every patient for signs of distress.
Positioning the Patient in the Fowler’s Position Positioning the Patient in the Fowler’s Position
Patient Teaching Methods Cont. Patient Teaching Methods Cont.
Digital recording devices can be helpful when providing patient education to visually impaired ... Digital recording devices can be helpful when providing patient education to visually impaired ...
Preparing the Patient’s Skin for Surgical Procedures Preparing the Patient’s Skin for Surgical Procedures
The patient is placed between the X-ray tube, which emits a cone-shaped X-ray beam, and the film or ... The patient is placed between the X-ray tube, which emits a cone-shaped X-ray beam, and the film or ...
Video: Definition of heart rate

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library