A major difference between physostigmine and neostigmine is that physostigmine:
1. is not as effective for treating poisoning by muscarinic-blocking drugs.
2. can readily cross the blood-brain barrier.
3. is devoid of side effects.
4. cannot reverse the effects of neuromuscular blockers.
Correct Answer: 2
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1. Speak slowly and clearly so the parents can understand. 2. Have a translator/interpreter present when the nurse and physician describe the child's condition to the parents. 3. Have a family member who speaks English translate for the family 4. Give the parents a pamphlet written in their primary language that describes the hospital routine.
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A) Fat digestion B) Intrinsic factor production C) Protein digestion D) Stomach pH
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1. Anorexia, anxiety, and pulse rate below 70 2. Anorexia, nausea, malaise, and blurred vision 3. Loss of night vision, anxiety, and leg cramps 4. Vision disturbances, abdominal cramps, and pulse above 80
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