Author Question: All of the following are correct regarding the use of succinylcholine EXCEPT: a. It is a ... (Read 42 times)

moongchi · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

All of the following are correct regarding the use of succinylcholine EXCEPT:

a. It is a short-acting, long- lasting neuromuscular blocker
b. It in a depolarizing agent
c. Succinylcholine should be administered by experienced personnel
d. May cause fractures if used in the pediatric patient

Question 2

A contraindication to the use of metaproterenol is:

a. Significant tachycardia
b. COPD
c. Wheezing
d. Low peak- flow measurement

kthug · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

a
Rationale: a. It is a short-acting, short-lasting agent.
b. Succinylcholine is a depolarizing agent
c. When using succinylcholine, the most experienced paramedic should administer the medication
d. Succinylcholine may cause fractures in the pediatric population.

Answer to Question 2

a
Rationale: a. Contraindications to the use of metaproterenol include significant cardiac arrhythmias and tachycardia.