A patient is brought to the emergency department after coming in contact with organophosphate insecticides while at work. The nurse will expect to administer which medication to reverse the toxic effects of this substance?
a. Atropine sulfate
b. Diazepam
c. Epinephrine
d. Flumazenil
ANS: A
Atropine is used to counter the toxic effects of organophosphate insecticides. Diazepam is given for seizures and for acute alcohol withdrawal. Epinephrine is used for anaphylactic shock. Flumazenil is given as an antidote for benzodiazepine overdose.
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