A patient receives a neuromuscular blocking agent before a ...

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A patient receives a neuromuscular blocking agent before a procedure. The patient's eyes close. The nurse knows this is a sign that the patient:
 
  a. has fallen asleep.
  b. has received a toxic dose of the medica-tion.
  c. is beginning to feel the drug's effects.
  d. may need mechanical ventilation.

Question 2

Which drugs are used to treat COPD? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Anticholinergic medications
  b. Glucocorticoids
  c. Leukotriene modifiers
  d. Long-acting beta2 agonists
  e. Monoclonal antibodies

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Answer to Question 1

C
Neuromuscular blocking agents relax skeletal muscle to produce flaccid paralysis; the first mus-cles to be affected are the levator muscle of the eyelids and the muscles of mastication. These agents do not affect the CNS. Because the drug has just taken effect, a toxic dose is not yet a concern. Mechanical ventilation is necessary when the drug affects the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm, interfering with respiration.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
Anticholinergic drugs, glucocorticoids, and LABAs are used to treat COPD. Leukotriene mod-ifiers and monoclonal antibodies are used only to treat asthma.

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