Chapter 15: Cholinesterase Inhibitors And Their Use In Myasthenia Gravis

Chapter 15: Cholinesterase Inhibitors and Their Use in Myasthenia Gravis 1. A patient who has myasthenia gravis will be taking neostigmine. What will the nurse emphasize when teaching this patient about the medication? 1. Stop taking the drug if you have diarrhea2. Take a supplementary dose before exercise 3. Use atropine if you have excessive salivation d. Withhold the dose if ptosis occurs 1. A nurse is helping a nursing student who is administering a medication to a patient with myasthenia gravis. Which statement by the student indicates the need for further teaching? a. I will ask the patient to sip some water before giving the medication b. I will let the patient sleep after giving the medication, because rest is importantc. I will record muscle strength assessments before and after I give the medicationd. I will report excessive salivation to the patient's prescriber a. The nurse is teaching a patient who is newly diagnosed with myasthenia gravis about managing the disease. Which is important when teaching this patient about adverse effects of cholinesterase inhibitors? a. It is important to notify your provider if you have excessive salivab. There are very few serious side effects associated with your medication c.