While Working at the Bedside of a Small Child Who

question 9

Multiple Choice

While working at the bedside of a small child who has myasthenia gravis, the therapist notices a new medication order prescribing glycopyrrolate for the control of secretions. The ordered dosage route is intramuscular and intravenous dosage is 5 mcg/kg every 3 to 4 hours. What should the therapist do at this time?

• A) Inform the nurse that this medication is contraindicated for patients with myasthenia gravis.
• B) Inform the nurse that the dose is incorrect.
• C) Inform the nurse that this medication is contraindicated in children.
• D) Mention nothing because the prescription is correct.

---

Definitions:

Weak Labour Laws

A situation where labor laws are insufficient to protect the rights of workers, often leading to exploitation or unsafe working conditions.

Global Management

The management of business and organizations with interests in more than one country.

Globalization

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale, leading to increased interconnectedness and interdependence of the world's markets and businesses.

Transnational Interdependence

The mutual dependency between countries, especially in areas of trade, investment, and business operations across borders.