What are the primary uses of neuromuscular junction blockers ...

[Chelseaamend]

What are the primary uses of neuromuscular junction blockers (NMJ) blockers? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) To facilitate endotracheal intubation
  B) To sedate patient for general anesthesia
  C) To prevent injury during electroconvulsive therapy
  D) To provide greater ease in extubating patient
  E) To facilitate mechanical ventilation

Question 2

The nurse cares for a patient who is in her second trimester of pregnancy with extremely high serum cholesterol levels. What lipid lowering medication would be appropriate for the nurse to administer to this patient?
 
  A) Colesevelam (Welchol)
  B) Pravastatin (Pravachol)
  C) Simvastatin (Zocor)
  D) Atorvastatin (Lipitor)

[mcabuhat]

Answer to Question 1

A, C, E
Feedback:
NMJ blockers are primarily used as adjuncts to general anesthesia, to facilitate endotracheal intubation, to facilitate mechanical ventilation, and to prevent injury during electroconvulsive therapy. NMJ blockers do not sedate the patient who will be paralyzed after administration but will remain alert unless another medication is given. These medications would not be given before extubation because respiratory muscles would be paralyzed, resulting in the inability to breathe.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Bile acid sequestrants are the drug of choice for pregnant women if a lipid-lowering agent is needed. Women of child-bearing age should not take beta-hydroxy-beta-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors because they are in Pregnancy Category X. Pravastatin, simvastatin, and atorvastatin are all HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors.

[Chelseaamend]

Excellent

[smrtceo]

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