A patient who is tachycardic requires neuromuscular blockade. Which of the following drugs would be chosen by the health care provider, given that it has the fewest number of cardiovascu-lar effects?
a. Vecuronium (Norcuron)
b. Gallamine (Flaxedil)
c. Pancuronium (Pavulon)
d. Rocuronium (Zemuron)
ANS: A
Of the currently available neuromuscular blockers, doxacurium, pipecuronium, cisatracurium, and vecuronium are essentially devoid of clinically significant cardiovascular effects. These are the drugs of choice for patients with unstable cardiovascular profiles.
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