Deck 7: Acetylcholine Receptor Antagonists

Question 1

For which purpose is glycopyrrolate administered during surgery?

A) reversing the effects of neuromuscular blocking agents
B) increasing blood pressure
C) decreasing respiratory secretions
D) causing bronchodilation
E) potentiating general anesthetics

Answer 1

decreasing respiratory secretions

Question 2

Succinylcholine is avoided in persons with skeletal muscle injuries because of the drug's tendency to cause which effect?

A) hyperkalemia
B) hypocalcemia
C) hypernatremia
D) metabolic acidosis
E) prolonged apnea

Answer 2

hyperkalemia

Question 3

Cisatracurium is preferred in patients with renal or hepatic impairment because of which property?

A) a short duration of action
B) undergoes spontaneous chemical degradation
C) metabolized by plasma cholinesterase
D) rapidly inactivated by sugammadex
E) effects easily reversed by edrophonium

Answer 3

undergoes spontaneous chemical degradation