Comprehensive Nursing Pharmacology Q 138

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A client who is receiving edrophonium chloride suddenly is complaining of abdominal cramps and the nurse observes the client is experiencing increased perspiration and salivation. The nurse makes sure the availability of which of the following?

  

     A. levodopa

     B. methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin)

     C. atropine sulfate (Atropine)

     D. carbamazepine (Tegretol)

    

    

Correct Answer: C. atropine sulfate (Atropine)

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The client is experiencing signs of a cholinergic crisis. When administering edrophonium chloride, have emergency resuscitation equipment on hand and atropine sulfate available.

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Option A: Levodopa is used alone or in combination with carbidopa to treat Parkinson’s disease.

Option B: Methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin) is a central nervous system stimulant used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy

Option D: Carbamazepine (Tegretol) is used to prevent and control seizures.

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