What is the most important common electrodiagnostic test performed to detect MG?
a. EMG
b. repetitive nerve stimulation (RNS)
c. tensilon challenge test
d. EPS
Answer: b. repetitive nerve stimulation (RNS)
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Identify which of the following older clients receiving nutrition through a feeding tube is at the highest risk for dehydration
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A patient has begun taking phenobarbital after experiencing several seizures and is currently receiving 60 mg PO twice daily. After two weeks of therapy, the patient has a serum drug level of 30 mcg/mL and reports feeling drowsy much of the day
What will the nurse tell this patient? a. "I will contact your provider to discuss changing your dosing to once daily to mi-nimize the drowsiness." b. "The drug level is low and you may need a higher dose, but taking it three times daily will reduce the drowsiness." c. "This side effect is expected and should decrease over time. You should avoid driving in the meantime." d. "Your lab work shows a higher than nor-mal level of the drug and your provider will probably lower your dose."
A newborn has a scaphoid-shaped abdomen, irregular chest wall movements, and decreased breath sounds on the left side of chest. What other symptoms would you expect to find?
1. Central cyanosis and pink nailbeds with brisk capillary refill 2. Protruding abdomen and fullness with palpation 3. Increased breath sounds over trachea, tachypnea, and stidor 4. Tachypnea, nasal flaring, and retractions