Which nondepolarizing blocking agents are used to relax the muscles of clients being prepared for longer surgical procedures?(Select all that apply.)
1. Vecuronium (Norcuron)
2. Atracurium (Tracrium)
3. Cisatracurium (Nimbex)
4. Succinylcholine (Anectine)
5. Diazepam (Valium)
1, 2, 3
Rationale 1: Vecuronium (Norcuron) is a nondepolarizing blocking agent.
Rationale 2: Atracurium (Tracrium) is a nondepolarizing blocking agent.
Rationale 3:Cisatracurium (Nimbex) is a nondepolarizing blocking agent.
Rationale 4:Succinylcholine (Anectine) 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: Vecuronium (Norcuron), atracurium (Tracrium), andcisatracurium (Nimbex) are nondepolarizing blocking agents. Succinylcholine (Anectine) is incorrect because it is a depolarizing blocker. Diazepam (Valium) is incorrect because it is not a nondepolarizing blocking agent; it is a benzodiazepine.
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