The nurse is reviewing the orders for a newly admitted patient and sees an order for edrophonium (Tensilon). The nurse expects that this drug is ordered for which reason?a) To reduce symptoms and delay the onset of Alzheimer’s diseaseb) To treat the symptoms of myasthenia gravisc) To aid in the diagnosis of myasthenia gravisd) To reverse the effects of nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking drugs after surgery.

The nurse is reviewing the orders for a newly admitted patient and sees an order for edrophonium (Tensilon). The nurse expects that this drug is ordered for which reason?a) To reduce symptoms and delay the onset of Alzheimer’s diseaseb) To treat the symptoms of myasthenia gravisc) To aid in the diagnosis of myasthenia gravisd) To reverse the effects of nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking drugs after surgery.

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305143531

Author:CURREN

Publisher:CURREN

Chapter15: Adult And Pediatric Dosages Based On Body Weight

Section: Chapter Questions

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