The educator is reviewing botulinum toxin type B (Myobloc) with a nurse. Which should the educator include in the discussion?

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Botulinum toxin type B (Myobloc) is a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It works by preventing the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that signals muscle contraction, thus it is not a cholinergic agonist but rather a neuromuscular blocker. The therapeutic effects of botulinum toxin injections typically last for several months, not up to a year or taking 6 months to experience effects. High doses of botulinum toxin are indeed toxic and can cause botulism, a serious and life-threatening illness characterized by muscle paralysis, which is often associated with food poisoning.

The Educator Is Reviewing Botulinum Toxin Type B (Myobloc) with a Nurse