Which nondepolarizing blocking agents are used to relax the muscles of patients being prepared for longer surgical procedures? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Vecocuronium (Norcuron)
2. Atracurium (Tracrium)
3. Doxacurium (Nuromax)
4. Succinylcholine chloride (Anectine, Quelicin)
5. Diazepam (Valium)
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3
Rationale 1: Vecocuronium (Norcuron) is a nondepolarizing blocking agent.
Rationale 2: Atracurium (Tracrium) is a nondepolarizing blocking agent.
Rationale 3: Doxacurium ((Nuromax) is a nondepolarizing blocking agent.
Rationale 4: Succinylcholine chloride (Anectine, Quelicin) is incorrect because it is a depolarizing blocker.
Rationale 5: Diazepam (Valium) is incorrect because it is not a nondepolarizing blocking agent, it is a benzodiazepine.
Global Rationale: Vecocuronium (Norcuron) is a nondepolarizing blocking agent. Atracurium (Tracrium) is a nondepolarizing blocking agent. Doxacurium ((Nuromax) is a nondepolarizing blocking agent. Succinylcholine chloride (Anectine, Quelicin) is incorrect because it is a depolarizing blocker. Diazepam (Valium) is incorrect because it is not a nondepolarizing blocking agent, it is a benozdiazepine.
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