HESI RN
HESI RN Pharmacology Questions
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A client with myasthenia gravis receives a new prescription for pyridostigmine. Which information should the nurse obtain prior to administering the medication? Which information should the nurse obtain prior to administering the medication?
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Rationale: Pyridostigmine, a cholinesterase inhibitor, is taken orally and can cause gastrointestinal side effects. Ensuring recent oral intake minimizes these effects and optimizes absorption, making it the most critical information to obtain before administration.
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