Question

A patient is brought to the emergency department having a cholinergic reaction related to the medication they take for myasthenia gravis. The patient has normal vital signs except for a drop in blood pressure. What drug will the nurse expect to administer?

Select one:
a. Atropine (generic)
b. Edrophonium (Enlon, Reversol)
c. Propranolol (Inderal)
d. Succinylcholine (Anectine)

Answer 1

Atropine is the drug that a nurse would expect to administer to a patient having a cholinergic reaction related to medication for myasthenia gravis, as it acts as an anticholinergic and muscarinic antagonist.

Step-by-step explanation:

For a patient experiencing a cholinergic reaction related to medication for myasthenia gravis, the nurse will likely administer atropine. Atropine works as an anticholinergic, which means it acts as an antagonist to muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, effectively blocking the effects of excess acetylcholine that could be causing a drop in blood pressure and other symptoms associated with a cholinergic reaction. Atropine can manage and reverse the symptoms by reducing bronchial secretions, which is considered an endpoint for its administration.