Author Question: The certified registered nurse anesthetist documents the anesthesia plan as using a depolarizing ... (Read 84 times)

K@ · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The certified registered nurse anesthetist documents the anesthesia plan as using a depolarizing neuromuscular junction (NMJ) blocker as adjunct to other anesthetics on the patient when they go to surgery.

The nurse would understand from this note that the patient will receive what drug? A) Rocuronium (Zemuron)
B) Pancuronium (Pavulon)
C) Succinylcholine (Anectine, Quelicin)
D) Cisatracurium (Nimbex)

Question 2

The nurse is developing a written plan of care for a patient receiving vaccines. What would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient?

A) Ineffective tissue perfusion if severe reaction occurs
B) Chronic pain related to local, gastrointestinal (GI), and flu-like effects
C) Monitoring effectiveness of comfort measures and adherence to the regimen
D) Monitoring patient's blood serum levels

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

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Currently the only agent classified as a depolarizing NMJ blocker is succinylcholine. rocuronium, pancuronium, and cisatracurium are all nondepolarizing NMJ blockers.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Nursing diagnoses related to drug therapy might include ineffective tissue perfusion if severe reaction occurs. Option B is incorrect because vaccines do not generally cause chronic pain. Options C and D are implementations, not diagnoses.