A 58-year-old woman was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis many years ago and has been on a regimen of neostigmine (Prostigmin), a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor
In light of the patient's drug regimen, a nurse can conclude that the pathophysiology of myasthenia gravis involves
A) excessive synthesis and release of acetylcholine at neuromuscular junctions.
B) a lack of functional cholinergic receptors at neuromuscular junctions.
C) an inherent susceptibility to cholinergic crisis.
D) deficient reuptake of acetylcholine.
B
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" What else would be valuable for the nurse to include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The exact title of the seminar or event 2. Which colleagues attended with the nurse 3. Who paid for the course and what it cost 4. The date 5. Any certifications achieved
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The nurse is giving discharge instructions to the parent of a 6-year-old child who had a cardiac catheterization 4 hours ago. What statement by the parent indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
a. "My child should not attend school for the next 5 days." b. "I should change the bandage every day for the next 2 days." c. "My child can take a tub bath but should avoid taking a shower for the next 4 days." d. "I should expect the site to be red and swollen for the next 3 days."