A patient is brought to the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident and requires endotracheal intubation. Which drug would the nurse expect to administer to facilitate intubation?
a. Succinylcholine (Anectine)
b. Atropine (Sal-Tropine)
c. Doxacurium (Nuromax)
d. Pancuronium
ANS: A
Succinylcholine is short acting, which is indicated for endotracheal intubation in an emergency situation.
Atropine is an antagonist for muscarinic poisoning and not indicated in this situation.
Doxacurium is a long-acting neuromuscular blocker and not indicated for intubation in this situation.
Pancuronium is a long-acting neuromuscular blocker and not indicated for intubation in this situation.
You might also like to view...
A nursing student expresses a belief that it is normal for older adults to experience forgetfulness and depression. The staff nurse should respond with which of the following statements?
A) "You are right. Once you pass 50 your memory is in decline." B) "Memory impairments are not normal, but a depressed mood is fairly common in the elderly." C) "Impairments in memory and a depressed mood are pathological changes that require professional intervention." D) "Memory impairments are normal in the elderly, but a depressed mood is not."
The nurse is preparing to complete a spiritual assessment with a client. Which theorist should the nurse review before completing this assessment?
1. Roy 2. Neuman 3. Nightingale 4. Peplau
Which is a sign of anaphylaxis?
a. Skin that is cool to the touch b. Shortness of breath c. High blood pressure d. Constipation
Which is not a criticism of the path-goal theory?
a. It attempts to integrate motivation from expectancy theory b. Empirical research only partially supports its validity c. It is very complex and has many aspects to it d. It does not clearly explain the relationship between motivation and leader behaviors