Author Question: A patient receives a neuromuscular blocking agent before a procedure. The patient's eyes close. The ... (Read 78 times)

hbsimmons88 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

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

cegalasso · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

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.