Which drug would be used to treat a child who has increased intracranial pressure (ICP) resulting from cerebral edema?
a. Mannitol c. Atropine sulfate
b. Epinephrine hydrochloride d. Sodium bicarbonate
ANS: A
For increased ICP, mannitol, an osmotic diuretic, administered intravenously, is the drug used most frequently for rapid reduction. Epinephrine, atropine sulfate, and sodium bicarbonate are not used to decrease ICP.
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