Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
A client has overdosed on scopolamine (Scopace) while being treated for motion sickness. The nurse recognizes she will administer which medication for an anticholinergic overdose?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Physostigmine. Physostigmine is a cholinesterase inhibitor that reverses anticholinergic toxicity by increasing acetylcholine levels in the brain. This helps counteract the effects of excessive scopolamine, which is an anticholinergic medication. Flumazenil (A) is a benzodiazepine receptor antagonist, not indicated for anticholinergic overdose. Atropine (B) is itself an anticholinergic medication and would worsen the overdose. Naloxone (C) is used for opioid overdose, not anticholinergic toxicity. Therefore, Physostigmine is the correct choice for treating anticholinergic overdose in this scenario.