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Atracurium and cisatracurium are eliminated by
 
  a. the kidneys in urine.
  b. hepatic metabolism.
  c. excretion in bile.
  d. Hofmann degradation.

Question 2

Your patient has been give succinylcholine in an effort to facilitate endotracheal intubation. However, you are unable to place an endotracheal tube. You should
 
  a. administer neostigmine to reverse the paralysis and allow the patient to breathe spontaneously.
  b. manually ventilate the patient until succinylcholine wears off.
  c. administer a cholinesterase inhibitor other than neostigmine.
  d. immediately place the patient on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B



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