A patient has returned to the unit after having a parathyroidectomy. What drug is kept at the bedside for emergency use?
A) Digitalis
B) Ergocalciferol
C) Amphojel
D) Calcium gluconate
Ans: D
Feedback: Calcium gluconate is kept at the bedside with equipment necessary for emergency IV administration. Digitalis is used to slow the ventricular rate; ergocalciferol is vitamin D; Amphojel is aluminum hydroxide gel; none of these are emergency drugs kept at the bedside for a patient who has had a parathyroidectomy.
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