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When prescribed as preanesthetic medications, morphine sulfate and atropine sulfate:
 
  a. cannot be mixed in the same syringe.
  b. may be mixed in the same syringe.
  c. are generally given 20-30 minutes apart.
  d. both function as opioid analgesics.

Question 2

The client receiving succinylcholine rapidly develops a pulse rate of 130 bpm, muscle rigidity, and an elevated temperature. The nurse prepares to administer:
 
  a. atropine. c. ketamine.
  b. dantrolene. d. meperidine.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not a true statement.
B Correct: These two medications can be mixed in the same syringe.
C Incorrect: These medications can be administered together.
D Incorrect: Atropine is an anticholinergic and morphine sulfate is an opioid analgesic.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This will increase the heart rate and not treat the complication.
B Correct: The client is experiencing malignant hyperthermia and dantrolene is the agent of choice to treat this complication.
C Incorrect: This is not the appropriate treatment for this complication.
D Incorrect: This is not the appropriate treatment for this complication.





 

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