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rlane42 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is preparing a patient for surgery who will receive a neuromuscular junction blocker during the procedure. It is important for the nurse to review the patient's medication history for concurrent use of what?

A) Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
B) Beta blockers
C) Calcium channel blockers
D) Montelukast

Question 2

The nurse is describing the schedule for vaccinations to the parents of a new baby. The nurse explains the measlesmumpsrubella (MMR) vaccine is first administered at what age?

A) 1 month
B) 3 months
C) 6 months
D) 15 months

princessflame2016 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
When calcium channel blockers are used concurrently with neuromuscular junction blockers, the patient is at increased risk of prolonged paralysis. The dose of the neuromuscular junction blocker should be lowered if this combination cannot be avoided and the patient should be monitored closely. There is no anticipated drugdrug interaction with ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, or montelukast.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
MMR is administered initially as a combined vaccine at 15 months. Therefore, options A, B, and C are incorrect.