The patient has been exposed to a nerve agent. Which antidote will the nurse plan to administer?
1. Apomorphine
2. Atropine (AtroPen)
3. Acetate of ammonia
4. Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Atropine is an anticholinergic drug that will reverse the symptoms of acetylcholine overstimulation. Hydroxyzine (Vistaril), acetate of ammonia, and apomorphine will not reverse the symptoms of acetylcholine overstimulation.
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