A client concurrently receiving which medication would be at risk for an intensified succinylcholine reaction?
1. Acetaminophen
2. Aminoglycosides
3. Ibuprofen
4. Opioids
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Acetaminophen should not interact with succinylcholine.
Rationale 2: Aminoglycosides can attach to the same binding site, causing an intensified reaction.
Rationale 3: Ibuprofen should not interact with succinylcholine.
Rationale 4: Opioids should not interact with succinylcholine.
Global Rationale: Aminoglycosides can attach to the same binding site, causing an intensified reaction. Acetaminophen, aminoglycosides, and opioids should not interact with succinylcholine.
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