Author Question: Factors that should be considered when choosing a neuromuscular blocking agent include 1. duration ... (Read 71 times)

BrownTown3 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Factors that should be considered when choosing a neuromuscular blocking agent include 1. duration of procedure. 2. onset of action. 3. hemodynamic stability. 4. histamine release. 5. cost.

a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1, 3, and 4 only
c. 1, 2, 3, and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Question 2

Nondepolarizing agents

a. cause muscles to fasciculate and remain in a refractory state.
b. bind to acetylcholine receptors and cause a sustained postsynaptic membrane depolarization.
c. produce paralysis and muscle weakness by competing with acetylcholine for binding at the acetylcholine receptors.
d. all of the above are correct.