A client with myasthenia gravis is prescribed pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon) to:
a. decrease concentration of dopamine.
b. increase concentration of acetylcholine.
c. decrease activity at the internuncial neurons.
d. increase calcium use in the skeletal muscles.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This is not an action of a skeletal muscle stimulant.
B Correct: Mestinon inhibits cholinesterase to increase concentration of acetylcholine.
C Incorrect: Mestinon does not have this action. This describes a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant.
D Incorrect: This is not the action of mestinon.
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