A nurse is caring for a client who received succinylcholine IV bolus during an abdominal surgery. The client develops malignant hyperthermia. The nurse should administer which of the following medications?
Dantrolene
Naloxone
Acetylcysteine
Baclofen
The Correct Answer is A
A. Dantrolene is the antidote for malignant hyperthermia, a life-threatening complication of certain anesthetics and muscle relaxants like succinylcholine.
B. Naloxone reverses opioid overdose.
C. Acetylcysteine treats acetaminophen overdose.
D. Baclofen is a muscle relaxant but is not effective for malignant hyperthermia.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Bradycardia is a known side effect of digoxin but should be interpreted in context with heart rate before administration.
B. Blurred vision is a possible sign of digoxin toxicity, but hypokalemia greatly increases the risk for toxicity and requires immediate attention.
C. Hypokalemia increases the risk for digoxin toxicity and must be corrected before administration. The nurse should notify the provider immediately.
D. Anorexia may be an early sign of toxicity, but hypokalemia poses a more immediate and significant risk.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Raloxifene is not used to treat hypothyroidism.
B. It does not have antimicrobial effects and is not used for UTIs.
C. It is contraindicated in active DVT due to risk of thromboembolic events.
D. Raloxifene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) used to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
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