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.

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