Neuromuscular blocking agents do which of the following?
1)Decrease consciousness
2)Paralyze skeletal muscle
3)Relieve bronchospasm
4)Increase force of myocardial contraction
5)Alter pain perception

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Neuromuscular blocking agents,also termed paralytics or muscle relaxants,are drugs that cause skeletal muscle weakness or paralysis,preventing movement.The skeletal muscle system includes all the peripheral nerves that control "voluntary" movement.Examples of skeletal muscles include the quadriceps,biceps,and diaphragm,which are responsible for motor functions such as movement,lifting,and breathing.They do not affect a patient's state of consciousness,and they do not alter the perception of pain.For these reasons,it is imperative that patients receiving a blocking agent be administered sedation and analgesia.

Neuromuscular Blocking Agents Do Which of the Following