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strangeaffliction

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on: Jul 24, 2018
When caring for a client receiving pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon), the nurse should:
 
  a. monitor for cholinergic crisis. c. limit the client's fluid intake.
  b. administer the medication SC. d. monitor for an autoimmune response.

Question 2

A client is scheduled for a diagnostic test to see if the client has myasthenia gravis. The nurse prepares what medication for this test?
 
  a. edrophonium c. succinylcholine Cl
  b. orphenadrine d. methocarbamol


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

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A Correct: This is a priority action for the nurse.
B Incorrect: Mestinon is not administered SC.
C Incorrect: This is not an appropriate action.
D Incorrect: This is part of the pathophysiology of MG.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Correct: Edrophonium is a skeletal muscle stimulant used to diagnose MG.
B Incorrect: This is a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant.
C Incorrect: This is a neuromuscular blocking agent.
D Incorrect: This is a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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