A patient who is suspected to have myasthenia gravis is given a small dose of postoperative medication.The patient subsequently develops increased muscle weakness.Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering immediately?
A) A cholinesterase inhibitor
B) A dopamine agonist
C) A sympathetic stimulant
D) A calcium channel blocker
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Q1: Identify a way to differentiate between a
Q2: In the postoperative client, the nurse recognizes
Q3: Cholinesterase inhibitors can:
A)Prevent transmission at muscarinic, ganglionic,
Q5: While assessing a patient before administering neostigmine
Q6: A side effect to expect from an
Q7: Common side effects of bethanecol include:
A)Hypertension.
B)Constipation.
C)Tachycardia.
D)Abdominal cramping.
Q8: The nurse recognizes that neuromuscular blocking agents
Q9: A client has received a dose of
Q10: Stimulation of the cholinergic receptors can cause
Q11: Common side effects from anticholinergic drugs include
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