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moongchi

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on: Jul 3, 2018
All of the following are correct regarding the use of succinylcholine EXCEPT:
 
  a. It is a short-acting, long- lasting neuromuscular blocker
  b. It in a depolarizing agent
  c. Succinylcholine should be administered by experienced personnel
  d. May cause fractures if used in the pediatric patient

Question 2

A contraindication to the use of metaproterenol is:
 
  a. Significant tachycardia
  b. COPD
  c. Wheezing
  d. Low peak- flow measurement


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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: a. It is a short-acting, short-lasting agent.
b. Succinylcholine is a depolarizing agent
c. When using succinylcholine, the most experienced paramedic should administer the medication
d. Succinylcholine may cause fractures in the pediatric population.

Answer to Question 2

a
Rationale: a. Contraindications to the use of metaproterenol include significant cardiac arrhythmias and tachycardia.


moongchi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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