Phrm 864: Acute Care Mgmt [Foster] Study Guide Rated A+

What are the ADRs of succinylcholine {Ans: apnea [be ready to intubate] muscle fasciculations hyperkalemia prolonged apnea intracranial pressure elevation increase IOP}T/F: NDNMBAs provide pain relief {Ans: false need to optimize patient on sedative and analgesic drug b/c pts still feel pain while on NDNMBA}Is succinylcholine depolarizing or non-depolarizing? {Ans: depolarizing}Which mechanically ventilated patients typically require a paralytic {Ans: pts with an acute lung injury or acute respiratory distress}T/F: NDNMBA's can be used in patients who are NOT mechanically ventilated {Ans: false patients receiving NDNMBAs MUST be mechanically ventilated}When is the IV route used in critically ill patients? {Ans: serious conditions}