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ATI Nurs 180 Pharmacology Quiz Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nursetouching a client about dantrolene (Dantrium). Which of the following statements indicate the appropriate therapeutic use of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. Dantrolene (Dantrium) is primarily used to treat malignant hyperthermia, a potentially life-threatening reaction to certain medications used during anesthesia. This is a crucial indication for its use, as it helps to rapidly reduce a dangerously high body temperature. The other options are incorrect because B is used for managing muscle rigidity in conditions like malignant hyperthermia, while C and D do not align with the therapeutic use of dantrolene.
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