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Kthamas

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A client with myasthenia gravis is prescribed pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon) to:
 
  a. decrease concentration of dopamine.
  b. increase concentration of acetylcholine.
  c. decrease activity at the internuncial neurons.
  d. increase calcium use in the skeletal muscles.

Question 2

A 40-year-old woman is prescribed dantrolene. The nurse should monitor the client for:
 
  a. gastrointestinal upset. c. hepatotoxicity.
  b. increased risk of urinary tract infection. d. nephrotoxicity.


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

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This is not an action of a skeletal muscle stimulant.
B Correct: Mestinon inhibits cholinesterase to increase concentration of acetylcholine.
C Incorrect: Mestinon does not have this action. This describes a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant.
D Incorrect: This is not the action of mestinon.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: Although a possible adverse effect, this is not the best answer.
B Incorrect: UTIs are not associated with dantrolene.
C Correct: Women clients over 35 years of age are at risk for hepatotoxicity when using dantrolene.
D Incorrect: This is not associated with dantrolene.


Kthamas

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

nyrave

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

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