A patient has been admitted to the emergency department with complaints of sudden nausea, diaphoresis, and shortness of breath
A thorough history has revealed that the patient's signs and symptoms are attributable to an accidental overdose of neostigmine (Prostigmin). The nurse who is providing care for the patient should anticipate that the patient is likely to require what drug?
A) Atropine
B) Isoflurophate (Floropryl)
C) Demecarium (Humorsol)
D) Physostigmine (Antilirium)
A
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