You are taking care of an intubated trauma patient who must remain immobile.The patient has a medical history of end-stage renal failure and atrial fibrillation.What is the most appropriate neuromuscular blocking agent?
A) Succinylcholine (Anectine)
B) Pancuronium (Pavulon)
C) Rocuronium (Zemuron)
D) Cisatracurium (Nimbex)
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Q20: Nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents can be reversed
Q21: Clinical factors that potentiate neuromuscular blockade include
1)acidosis.
2)hyponatremia.
3)hypocalcemia.
4)hypokalemia.
5)hypothermia.
A)2
Q22: A nondepolarizing agent has a(n)_duration of action
Q23: Factors that should be considered when choosing
Q24: Succinylcholine is metabolized by
A)cholinesterase inhibitors.
B)succinylmonocholine.
C)laudanosine.
D)pseudocholinesterase.
Q25: Succinylcholine is metabolized to
A)cholinesterase inhibitors.
B)succinylmonocholine.
C)laudanosine.
D)pseudocholinesterase.
Q26: Your patient has been given neostigmine for
Q27: Clinical factors that inhibit neuromuscular blockade include
1)alkalosis.
2)hypernatremia.
3)hypercalcemia.
4)thrombocytopenia.
5)hypothermia.
A)1
Q28: A technique used for monitoring blockade that
Q29: Nondepolarizing agents
A)cause muscles to fasciculate and remain
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