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imowrer

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Before a procedure in which a neuromuscular blocking agent is to be used, the nurse evaluates a patient's electrolytes. Which abnormality would provoke the most concern?
 
  1. Hyponatremia
  2. Hypercalcemia
  3. Hypomagnesemia
  4. Hypokalemia

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Which statement is accurate regarding the difference between succinylcholine and the nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockers?
 
  1. Succinylcholine produces a state of flaccid paralysis.
  2. Succinylcholine has no effects on the CNS.
  3. Succinylcholine produces paralysis preceded by a brief initial period of contraction.
  4. Succinylcholine produces a more prolonged paralysis.


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krakiolit

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3


imowrer

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

Chelseyj.hasty

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

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