A positive tensilon test in a dog with myasthenia gravis The Tensilon test is used to diagnose myasthenia gravis. Patients positive for the disease should show an improvement in muscular strength following administration of Tensilon - edrophonium - IV. Edrophonium is a very short acting anticholinesterase and therefore increases the effective amount of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction in patients with myasthenia gravis. | Pharmacy Era

While assisting with a Tensilon test you will have what antidote on hand? a. Atropine b. Flumazenil c. Glucagon d. Narcan The answer is a. Atropine is the antidote for Edrophonium, which is given during a Tensilon test. #nursing #nursingquiz #nursingschool #nursingreview #nclex #student #studentnurse #fyp #foryourpage #nursingstudent #nursetobe #futurenurse #reels | Flo Nurse Nightingale