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fnuegbu

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A patient with myasthenia gravis is administered neostigmine (Prostigmin). How does this drug produce its therapeutic effect?
 
  A) It stimulates the sympathetic nervous system.
  B) It stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system.
  C) It stimulates the cardiac smooth muscle.
  D) It stimulates the respiratory system.

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An 80-year-old patient with chronic renal failure is admitted to the hospital with herpes simplex. The acyclovir (Zovirax) is to be administered parenterally.
 
  When preparing to administer this medication, what would the nurse expect in regard to the dose? A) The dose is smaller due to the herpes simplex.
  B) The dose is smaller based on the patient's kidney function.
  C) The dose is higher in treating genital herpes.
  D) The dose is higher if the creatinine is above 4.0 mg/dL.


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JYan

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

B
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Neostigmine (Prostigmin) stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system. It does not stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, cardiac system, or respiratory system.

Answer to Question 2

B
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Oral and IV acyclovir are excreted in the urine, and the dose should be decreased in patients who are older or have renal impairment. The dose is not smaller due to herpes simplex. The dose is not higher in treating genital herpes. The dose should be lower if the creatinine level is above 4.0 mg/dL.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thank you!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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