A patient is brought to the emergency department having a cholinergic reaction, which includes a severe drop in blood pressure. What drug will the nurse expect to administer?
A) Atropine (generic)
B) Edrophonium (Enlon, Reversol)
C) Propranolol (Inderal)
D) Succinylcholine (Anectine)
A
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The antidote for a cholinergic reaction is atropine. This drug will block the cholinergic sites. Edrophonium would cause an accumulation of acetylcholine and worsen the situation. Propranolol blocks beta-receptors in the sympathetic system. Succinylcholine is a neuromuscular junction drug and would not affect other sites.
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