A client who has myasthenia gravis (MG) presents to the emergency department with abrupt onset of increased muscle weakness and difficulty swallowing. An attempt to distinguish worsening of the MG symptoms from overdose of the client's prescribed anticholinergic is planned. What medications should the nurse obtain for use in this procedure?
A. Donepezil (Aricept)
B. Pyridostigmine (Mestinon)
C. Neostigmine (Prostigmin)
D. Edrophonium (Edrophonium Injectable)
E. Atropine (Atropine Injectable)
Answer :
D. Edrophonium (Edrophonium Injectable)
E. Atropine (Atropine Injectable)
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