A Patient Who Has Myasthenia Gravis Will Be Taking Neostigmine

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient who has myasthenia gravis will be taking neostigmine [Prostigmin]. What will the nurse emphasize when teaching this patient about the medication?

• A) "Stop taking the drug if you have diarrhea."
• B) "Take a supplementary dose before exercise."
• C) "Use atropine if you have excessive salivation."
• D) "Withhold the dose if ptosis occurs."

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