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What is a contraindication for the use of cholinesterase inhibitors?
What is a contraindication for the use of cholinesterase inhibitors?
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperglycemia
- Peptic ulcer disease (correct)
- Hypertension
Which medication is used to treat toxicity from cholinesterase inhibitors?
Which medication is used to treat toxicity from cholinesterase inhibitors?
- Edrophonium
- Neostigmine
- Atropine (correct)
- Succinylcholine
What action should be taken if cholinesterase inhibitors are used concomitantly with succinylcholine?
What action should be taken if cholinesterase inhibitors are used concomitantly with succinylcholine?
- Administer higher succinylcholine doses
- Increase the dose of cholinesterase inhibitors
- Discontinue use of succinylcholine
- Avoid concurrent use (correct)
In what conditions should cholinesterase inhibitors be used cautiously?
In what conditions should cholinesterase inhibitors be used cautiously?
What is the role of atropine in the context of cholinesterase inhibitors?
What is the role of atropine in the context of cholinesterase inhibitors?
Which neuromuscular blocker is used for surgical procedures and can be affected by cholinesterase inhibitors?
Which neuromuscular blocker is used for surgical procedures and can be affected by cholinesterase inhibitors?
What is the effect of cholinesterase inhibitors on the neuromuscular blockage caused by depolarizing neuromuscular blockers?
What is the effect of cholinesterase inhibitors on the neuromuscular blockage caused by depolarizing neuromuscular blockers?
Why should clients with seizure disorders use cholinesterase inhibitors cautiously?
Why should clients with seizure disorders use cholinesterase inhibitors cautiously?
Which of the following conditions warrants careful use of cholinesterase inhibitors?
Which of the following conditions warrants careful use of cholinesterase inhibitors?
What nursing action should be taken when a client is receiving both succinylcholine and cholinesterase inhibitors?
What nursing action should be taken when a client is receiving both succinylcholine and cholinesterase inhibitors?
