The time at which a nerve can no longer accept electrolyte transfer or stimulation is best referred to as which of the following?

Which of the following describes the moment at which a nerve cannot receive further electrolyte transfer?

Which of the following is imperative for muscle contraction?

Acetylcholine is broken down by which of the following?

For which of the following reasons would you not administer an NMBA?

MBAs can be effective with a mechanically ventilated patient because the agents: I.Reduce spontaneous breathing II.Prevent movement that could dislodge tubes III.Increase oxygen consumption IV.Improve patient-ventilator synchrony

What is the end result of the mechanism of action of acetylcholinesterase?

Which of the following is a depolarizing NMBA?

What is the process called when an impulse travels down a nerve fiber?

Which of the following can be administered to reverse the effects of a nondepolarizing agent? I.Neostigmine II.Pyridostigmine III.Cholinesterase inhibitors IV.Cholinesterase

Nondepolarizing agents are competitive antagonist medications. How does a nondepolarizing agent achieve paralysis?

Which of the following agents can be used to reverse a neuromuscular blockade? I.Succinylcholine II.Neostigmine III.Pyridostigmine

A patient has just undergone RSI with the facilitation of the administration of Anectine®. The patient is still paralyzed 45 minutes after the original administration. Which of the following best explains this scenario?

What is the mechanism of action by which a depolarizing agent works? I.Bind to ACh receptor to initiate massive repolarization of the muscle. II.Bind to Ach receptor to initiate massive depolarization of the muscle III.Prolong the refractory period

Which of the following will allow for the assessment of successful paralysis?

You have been called to perform rapid-sequence intubation. Which of the following medications will you likely request to conduct the procedure?

Which of the following results in massive depolarization of the muscle when administered?

All of the following are nondepolarizing NMBAs except:

Which of the following is not a nondepolarizing agent?

Which of the following is a skeletal muscle relaxant?

Of the following, which is not a central-acting muscle relaxant?

Which of the following medications is not a benzodiazepine?

Which of the following can be used to treat malignant hyperthermia?

Which of the following poses the least threat of losing airway reflexes?

Sleep can be induced with which of the following medications?

A patient has overdosed on Valium®. Which of the following medications could be given as a reversal agent?

Which of the following is not true concerning the administration of precedex?

Which medication is not likely to be administered for sedation in the ICU due to its long half-life?

The mixture of medications such as midazolam and fentanyl could also be referred to as:

Which of the following factors determine(s) the type of anesthetic medication a patient receives? I.Patient age II.Eye color III.Drug allergy or sensitivity

Respiratory complications of inhaled anesthetics do not include:

Which of the following refers to the inability to perceive sensations?

Conscious sedation is achieved in which stage of anesthesia?

If you were asked to administer an inhaled anesthetic agent from the following list, which would you choose?

Which of the following refers to lack of ability to feel sensations in a localized area?

Individuals are usually treated with which of the following local anesthetics prior to bronchoscopy?

Local anesthetic medications are grouped chemically into which of the following types? I.Caine II.Amide III.Ester

All of the following agents might be given to help reduce PONV except:

You have been asked to administer an antimuscarinic PONV medication. Which of the following would you select?

What does analgesia mean?

There are four types of nociceptors. These different receptors sense which of the following? I.Pain II.Temperature III.Pressure IV.Elastic

Which of the following conditions is most likely to cause someone to become addicted to opioids?

Side effects of opioid analgesics include which of the following? I.Hallucinations II.Seizures III.Respiratory stimulation

Which of the following statements is false concerning opioids?

Which of the following agents is used to reverse an opioid overdose? I.Naloxone II.Narcan® III.Flumazenil IVRomazicon

Opioids can be antagonized with which of the following medications?

Which of the following types of analgesics blocks the arachidonic acid cascade, resulting in decreased production of leukotrienes and prostaglandins?

Which of the following are considered NSAIDs? I.Aspirin II.Ibuprofen III.Celebrex® IV.Ipratropium bromide

Codeine and Tylenol are examples of which of the following?

What medication must be mixed with acetaminophen to created Vicodin?

The traveling of an impulse down a never fiber is called Action potential.

Acetylcholine neurotransmitters are chemically broken down by acetylcholinesterase.

Neostigmine or pyridostigmine are medications that could be administered to reverse the effects of the administration of a nondepolarizing agent.

Agents that bind with the ACh receptor to cause massive depolarization are called Depolarizing agent.

Succinylcholine is often used for rapid sequence intubation.

Sleep is caused by Hypnotics.

CNS arousal can be reduced with the administration of Sedatives.

Flumazenil or Romazicon can be given to reverse the effects of an overdose of benzodiazepine drugs.

The absence of sensation is best described by Anesthesia.

Naloxone or Narcan can be given to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

An action potential is the traveling of an impulse down a nerve fiber.

The skeletal muscle is referred to as the motor end plate.

A nerve fiber must depolarize before it can repolarize.

Acetylcholine is broken down by acetylcholinesterase.

Acetylcholine causes muscle relaxation.

NMBAs can be used to reduce spontaneous breathing.

Reducing oxygen consumption is a goal in the use of NMBAs.

The normal function of acetylcholine is blocked by the administration of nondepolarizing agents.

Pavulon is a nondepolarizing agent.

Cholinesterase inhibitors can be used to reverse nondepolarizing NMBAs.

Nondepolarizing agents are considered to be competitive agonists.

Muscle contraction is prevented after administration of a nondepolarizing agent, which results in paralysis.

Neostigmine is a cholinergic medication.

When a patient is administered a depolarizing agent, that medication sends the muscle into a prolonged refractory period.

Succinylcholine is a depolarizing agent.

Depolarizing agents cannot be reversed pharmaceutically.

Pseudocholinesterase is responsible for the metabolism of depolarizing agents.

Succinylcholine should not be used to facilitate intubation.

Age is of consideration when selecting an NMBA.

Malignant hyperthermia can be treated with dantrolene (Dantrium®).

Skeletal muscle relaxants are only offered as central-acting muscle relaxants.

Sedatives stimulate CNS arousal.

Anxiolytic medications increase anxiety.

Benzodiazepine medications can be reversed with Romazicon.

Opioid overdose can be reversed with naloxone.