For what purpose would the nurse in the critical care unit administer pyridostigmine?
A) To reverse neuromuscular junction blockers
B) To reverse smooth muscle blockade
C) To reverse cholinergic crisis
D) To prevent myasthenic crisis
A
Feedback:
Pyridostigmine is approved for management of myasthenia gravis, as an antidote to neuromuscular junction blockers, and to increase survival after exposure to nerve gas. Other options are not indications for use of this drug.
You might also like to view...
Why is networking important for the novice nurse?
1. Networking helps the nurse get the desired job just by knowing the right person. 2. Networking educates the nurse on what institutions should be avoided. 3. Networking is an effective way to informally share goals, concerns, or desires. 4. Networking helps the nurse to get the best salary and benefit package.
A fetal heart rate is auscultated in the upper abdomen above the umbilicus. This commonly indicates the fetus is in the:
A. Vertex presentation position B. Transverse lie position C. Breech presentation D. Upper region of the uterus
The nurse reminds a groups of young parents that the major cause of death in their age groups is(are):
1. cervical and testicular cancer. 2. overwhelming infection. 3. accidents and violence. 4. HIV.
A nurse is caring for a client who had a myocardial infarction (MI) 4 days ago. The monitor displays premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) at the rate of 5 per minute. What other dysrhythmia may develop as a result of this?
A. Sinus tachycardia B. Rapid atrial flutter C. Ventricular tachycardia D. Atrioventricular junctional rhythm