Your patient has been given neostigmine for reversal of the nondepolarizing blockade agent he received during surgery. On examination, you observe severe bradycardia and increased salivation. What is a possible explanation?
a. These are both responses following most kinds of surgery
b. Bradycardia and salivation are not concerns of the respiratory therapist
c. These are side effects of cholinesterase inhibitors
d. The patient should immediately be placed on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). The cardiologist can address these clinical manifestations
ANS: C
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