The physician has ordered a Tensilon test to rule out myasthenia gravis. The nurse knows that which of the following medications would be used to counteract the side effects of the Tensilon?
A) Baclofen (Lioresal)
B) Atropine (AtroPen)
C) Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
D) Narcan (Naloxone)
Ans: B
Feedback: Atropine 0.4 mg controls the side effects of Tensilon, which include bradycardia, sweating, and cramping. Baclofen is a skeletal muscle relaxant used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Epinephrine is used in the treatment of anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, and bronchospasm. Narcan is used to reverse the narcotic-induced respiratory depression.
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