A nurse is caring for a client in the post-anesthesia unit who is experiencing malignant hyperthermia. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate administering?
Verapamil
Naloxone
Cefazolin
Dantrolene
The Correct Answer is D
Dantrolene prevents release of calcium from the sarcoplasmic reticulum preventing the interaction of actin and myosin in the excitation-contraction coupling process. This process prevents excessive muscle contraction and slows down metabolism.
A- A calcium channel blocker
B- An opioid antagonist
C- C-An antibiotic
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Metformin is a glucose lowering agent that could lead to hypoglycemia in non-diabetics B,C,D- Metformin has no effect on thyroid function, uric acid and HDL levels
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Use of glasses in visual problems in the elderly avoid errors such as overdose. The use of insulin requires accurate visualization because overdosing the medication may lower the blood sugar levels too low leading to severe neuroglycopenic features or even death.
A- Long acting insulins like glargine are used as a basal insulin given once a day
B- The subcutaneous tissue is preferred
C- Insulin glargine is not added before exercise
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