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jc611

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What type of drug is Botulinum toxin type A (Botox, Dysport) and botulinum toxin type B (Myobloc)?
 
  1. Peripherally acting antispasmodic
  2. Indirect-acting antispasmodic
  3. Centrally acting antispasmodic
  4. Direct-acting antispasmodic

Question 2

Which nondepolarizing blocking agents are used to relax the muscles of patients being prepared for longer surgical procedures? (Select all that apply.)
 
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  1. Vecocuronium (Norcuron)
  2. Atracurium (Tracrium)
  3. Doxacurium (Nuromax)
  4. Succinylcholine chloride (Anectine, Quelicin)
  5. Diazepam (Valium)



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

Rationale 1: Botulinum toxin type A (Botox, Dysport) and botulinum toxin type B (Myobloc) are direct-acting antispasmodics.
Rationale 2: Botulinum toxin type A (Botox, Dysport) and botulinum toxin type B (Myobloc) are direct-acting antispasmodics.
Rationale 3: Botulinum toxin type A (Botox, Dysport) and botulinum toxin type B (Myobloc) are direct-acting antispasmodics.
Rationale 4: Botulinum toxin type A (Botox, Dysport) and botulinum toxin type B (Myobloc) are direct-acting antispasmodics.

Global Rationale: Botulinum toxin type A (Botox, Dysport) and botulinum toxin type B (Myobloc) are direct-acting antispasmodics. They are not peripherally acting antispasmodics, indirect-acting antispasmodics, or centrally acting antispasmodics.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3

Rationale 1: Vecocuronium (Norcuron) is a nondepolarizing blocking agent.
Rationale 2: Atracurium (Tracrium) is a nondepolarizing blocking agent.
Rationale 3: Doxacurium ((Nuromax) is a nondepolarizing blocking agent.
Rationale 4: Succinylcholine chloride (Anectine, Quelicin) is incorrect because it is a depolarizing blocker.
Rationale 5: Diazepam (Valium) is incorrect because it is not a nondepolarizing blocking agent, it is a benzodiazepine.

Global Rationale: Vecocuronium (Norcuron) is a nondepolarizing blocking agent. Atracurium (Tracrium) is a nondepolarizing blocking agent. Doxacurium ((Nuromax) is a nondepolarizing blocking agent. Succinylcholine chloride (Anectine, Quelicin) is incorrect because it is a depolarizing blocker. Diazepam (Valium) is incorrect because it is not a nondepolarizing blocking agent, it is a benozdiazepine.




jc611

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!


ebonylittles

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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