Comprehensive Nursing Pharmacology Q 240

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Patellar reflex is being monitored for patients receiving magnesium sulfate therapy. When assessing the deep tendon reflex, which of the following grades pertains to diminished response?

  

     A. Grade 0

     B. Grade 1

     C. Grade 2

     D. Grade 4

    

    

Correct Answer: B. Grade 1

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Grade 1 pertains to the sluggish or diminished response.

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Option A: Refers to no response.

Option C: Refers to active or expected response.

Option D: Refers to brisk, hyperactive, with intermittent or transient clonus.

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