The staff in the pediatric intensive care unit is preparing to intubate a 3-year-old child. To facilitate intubation by providing skeletal muscle paralysis, which drug does the nurse anticipate administering?
A.
Fentanyl citrate (Sublimaze)
B.
Lorazepam (Ativan)
C.
Pentobarbital sodium (Nembutol)
D.
Vecuronium bromide (Norcuron)
ANS: D
Vecuronium bromide is a neuromuscular blocking agent that paralyzes skeletal muscles. Fentanyl is an opiate analgesic. Lorazepam is a benzodiazepam for sedation. Pentobarbital is a barbiturate, which provides sedation.
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