Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
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| What is the prototype drug for neuromuscular blocking agents? | succinylcholine (Anectine)
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| What is their purpose? What does this cause (2)? | To block acetylcholine (ACh) at the neuromuscular junction, causing muscle relaxation & hypotension
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| Benefit of neuromuscular blocking agents? | Do NOT cross the blood-brain barrier, allowing PARALYSIS withOUT loss of consciousness
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| Therapeutic Uses (4) | 1.) Used as adjunct to general anesthesia to promote muscle relaxation
2.) mechanical ventilation
3.) seizure control
4.) during intubation & endoscopies
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| Major adverse effect? | Malignant hyperthermia
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| If signs of malignant hyperthermia present...(4) | 1.) STOP medication
2.) administer 100% oxygen
3.) Initiate cooling measures
4.) Administer DANTROLENE
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| What lab value needs to be monitored? | Potassium...this medication can cause hyperkalemia
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| What are the TWO main organs we are concerned with while taking this medication? | HEART & LUNGS!
This medication can cause HTN/bradycardia & respiratory arrest
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| A patient taking this medication should ALWAYS be on... | A HEART monitor!
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| How often do we assess vitals while this patient is taking this medication? | Every FIVE minutes
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| What pregnancy category is this medication? | C
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| After surgery, it is important to monitor the patient for... | Return of respiratory function & movement.
This medication can cause respiratory arrest!
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