The nurse is preparing a subcutaneous dose of bethanechol (Urecholine) prescribed for a client with urinary retention
Before giving the dose, the nurse checks to see that which of the following medications is available on the emergency cart for use if needed? 1. Vitamin K
2. Mucomyst
3. Atropine sulfate
4. Protamine sulfate
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Rationale: Bethanechol (Urecholine) is a cholinergic medication. Administration of bethanechol (Urecholine) could result in cholinergic overdose. The antidote is atropine (an anticholinergic), which should be readily available for use if overdose occurs. Mucomyst is the antidote for acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose. Protamine sulfate is the antidote for heparin. Vitamin K is the antidote for warfarin.
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