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captainjonesify

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Neuromuscular blocking agents are commonly used in mechanically ventilated patients when which of the following occurs?
 
  a. The patient is in severe pain.
  b. Cardiac arrhythmias are present.
  c. The patient develops anxiety as a result of ICU psychosis.
  d. Patient-ventilator dyssynchrony cannot be corrected.

Question 2

The drug of choice for sedating mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU for longer than 24 hours is which of the following?
 
  a. Lorazepam (Ativan)
  b. Midazolam (Versed)
  c. Diazepam (Valium)
  d. Propofol (Diprivan)


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Paralytics or neuromuscular blocking agents are used for patient-ventilator dyssynchrony that cannot be corrected by adjusting ventilator settings.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Lorazepam (Ativan) is the drug of choice for sedating mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU for longer than 24 hours.


captainjonesify

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Excellent

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