A Client Is Suspected of Exposure to Clostridium Botulinum Because

question 7

Multiple Choice

A client is suspected of exposure to Clostridium botulinum because of respiratory distress experienced after eating food from a street vendor during a carnival.What care should the nurse provide for this client?
Select all that apply.

• A)Prepare for endotracheal intubation.
• B)Administer the trivalent botulinum antitoxin.
• C)Administer the pentavalent toxoid vaccine.
• D)Administer penicillin.
• E)Administer ciprofloxacin and doxycycline.

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Synaptic Receptors

Protein molecules on the surface of neurons where neurotransmitters bind to transmit signals across synapses.

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The component of a medication, herb, or concoction that is biologically or pharmacologically responsible for its effects.

Inhibitory Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters that decrease the probability of the neuron firing action potentials, thereby reducing neural activity.

Excitatory Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers in the nervous system that increase the likelihood that a neuron will fire an action potential.