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Through a medication error, a client is experiencing an overdose of atropine sulfate. The nurse should:
 
  a. place a padded tongue blade between the client's teeth.
  b. prepare to administer intravenous physostigmine.
  c. obtain blood specimens for electrolyte levels.
  d. prepare to administer intramuscular hyoscyamine sulfate.

Question 2

The nurse understands that the transdermal form of scopolamine HBr is used primarily for:
 
  a. prevention of emesis and the risk of aspiration during induction of general anesthesia.
  b. treatment of overactive bladder in menopausal women.
  c. prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness in adults.
  d. treatment of hypertension and angina and as a prophylaxis in preventing myocardial infarction.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This will not induce seizure activity.
B Correct: This is an antidote for anticholinergic overdose.
C Incorrect: This is not a nursing priority.
D Incorrect: This also is an anticholinergic that will make the client's condition worse.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not a common use for this drug and definitely not by this route.
B Incorrect: This is not an approved use for scopalamine.
C Correct: This is the primary use for scopalamine transdermal form.
D Incorrect: This would be a use for sympatholytic, not anticholinergic agents.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


chereeb

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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