Which statement is accurate regarding the difference between ...

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Which statement is accurate regarding the difference between succinylcholine, which is the only depolarizing neuromuscular blocker, and a nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker?
 
  1. Succinylcholine produces paralysis that is preceded by a brief period of muscle contraction.
  2. Succinylcholine produces a state of flaccid paralysis.
  3. Succinylcholine will produce sedation-like effects.
  4. Succinylcholine produces a more prolonged state of paralysis.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed mecamylamine for hypertension. Which teaching point should the nurse emphasize with this client?
 
  1. Take the drug with food.
  2. Take the drug early in the morning.
  3. Expect diarrhea as the major side effect.
  4. Change positions slowly.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Succinylcholine produces paralysis that is preceded by a brief period of muscle contraction.
Rationale 2: Succinylcholine produces paralysis that is preceded by a brief period of muscle contraction.
Rationale 3: Succinylcholine has no effects on the CNS.
Rationale 4: Succinylcholine is an ultra-short-acting neuromuscular blocking agent.
Global Rationale: Succinylcholine produces paralysis that is preceded by a brief period of muscle contraction. Succinylcholine has no effects on the CNS. Succinylcholine is an ultra-short-acting neuromuscular blocking agent.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Taking the drug with food would have no effect.
Rationale 2: Taking the drug early in the morning would have no effect.
Rationale 3: Mecamylamine would be more likely to cause constipation.
Rationale 4: Mecamylamine can cause orthostatic hypotension.
Global Rationale: Mecamylamine can cause orthostatic hypotension; therefore, the client should be taught to change positions slowly. Taking the drug with food or early in the morning would have no effect. Mecamylamine would be more likely to cause constipation.

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