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when succinylcholine is metabolized by _________________________, it produces the active metabolite _______________________.

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pseudocholinesterase; succinylmonocholine

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DOA of succinylcholine

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10 minutes; with full recovery within 12-15 min (normal Tv breathing)

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ED95 of succinylcholine

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0.3 - 0.5 mg/kg

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ED95 of muscle relaxants refers to what ?

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a decrease in 95% of twitch height comparing twitch one to twitch four

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adult dose of succinylcholine (IV)

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0.5-1.5 mg/kg

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pediatric IV dose of succinylcholine

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2.0 - 2.5 mg/kg

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pediatric IM dose of succinylcholine

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4-5 mg/kg

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when would you typically give succinylcholine to pediatric patients IM?

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if they are experiencing a laryngospasm

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succinylcholine will typcially not cause fasciulations in children under age _____________, or in __________________

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10; elderly

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CNS effects succinylcholine

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  1. fasiculations 2. myalgias 3. increased IOP and ICP
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why do pts experience myalgia 2/2 to succinylcholine?

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prolonged depolarization of muscle cell causes lactic acid release

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respiratory effects of succinylcholine

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  1. apnea 2. vocal cord paralysis 3. relaxation of airway musculature
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CV effects of succinylcholine

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  1. increase or decrease in HR 2. profound bradycardia in children 3. adult bradycardia with 2nd dose 4. dysrhythmias 5. hyperkalemia
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what is the only muscle relaxant medication that has a ultra rapid onset and ultra short duration of action

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succinylcholine

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neuromuscular blockade effect of succinylcholine is terminated by its diffusion __________________ from the NMJ

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away

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GI effects of succinylcholine

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  1. increases intragastric pressure 2. increases lower esophageal tone
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T/F: succinylcholine only causes masseter rigidity if malignant hyperthermia is occuring

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false; masseter rigidity is a s/e of succinylcholine

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if you give a second dose of succinylcholine for an adult, what would expect to happen?

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bradycardia

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________________ decreases the hydrolysis of succinylcholine via pseudocholinesterase 2/2 decreased metabolism

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hypothermia

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what drugs decrease pseudocholinesterase (thus would increase the duration of action of succinylcholine)

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  1. echothiophate 2. neostigmine 3. pyridostigmine 4. phenelzine 5. cyclophosphamide 6. metoclopramide 7. esmolol 8. pancuronium 9. oral contraceptives
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conditions that decrease pseudocholinesterase levels

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  1. pregnancy 2. severe liver disease 3. acute infections* 4. PE 5. muscular dystrophy* 6. active MI 7. renal failures/uremia 8. elderly males 9. burns * 10. plasmapheresis 11. certain drugs * ones that are most likely to be seen
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conditions that increase pseudocholinesterase levels (thus may decrease effects of succ)

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  1. nepritic syndrome 2. thyrotoxicosis* 3. hemochromatosis 4. obese pts with DM* 5. anxiety d/o* *ones most likely to see
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pregnancy (at term) decreases pseudocholinesterase levels by ___________% and is d/t ______________

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40; increase in pts blood volume (i.e. it gets diluted out)

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what is “atypical pseudocholinesterase”

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having 1 or 2 abnormal pseudocholinesterase genese

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heterozygous atypical pseudocholinesterase
having one normal and one abnormal pseudocholinesterase gene
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if your pt has a heterozygous pseudocholinesterase, you would expect your neuromuscular block to be prolonged by _______________
20-30 min
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Homozygous atypical pseudocholinesterase
two abnormal pseudocholinesterase genes
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if someone has homozygous atypical pseudocholinesterase, you would expect the neuromuscular block to be prolonged by ____________
3-8 hours; would require extended mechanical ventilation
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_________________ is a blood tests that determines the presence of normal pseudocholinesterase (i.e. determines how well its working)
dibucaine number
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T/F: dibucaine number determines the number of pseudocholinesterase enzymes
false; determines the presence of normal P-AchE, NOT the number
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___________________ is a local anesthetic (you will never see clinically) that inhibits normal pseudocholinesterase
dibucaine
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Normal pseudocholinesterase will have __________% inhibition by dibucaine
80
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heterozygous (atypical) pseudocholinesterase will have _____________ inhibition by dibucaine
40-60%
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homozygous (atypical) pseudocholinesterase will have ___________% inhbition by dibucaine
20
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Adverse effects of succinylcholine
1. dysrhythmias/Bradycardia 2. fasiculations 3. hyperkalemia 4. muscle pain/myalgia 5. increased intragastric pressure & increased lower esophageal sphincter tone 6. increased IOP 7. increased ICP 8. masseter muscle rigidity 9. histamine release 10. MH
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which adverse effects of succinylcholine can be diminished with "pretreatment" dose of NDMR
1. fasiculations 2. muscle pain/myalgia 3. increased intragastric pressure/increased lower esophageal sphincter tone 4. increased ICP
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low doses of succinylcholine typically causes what CV effects?
low HR/BP
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high doses of succinylcholine typically causes what CV effects
higher HR/BP & catecholamines
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__________________ may experience profound bradycardia with succinylcholine. Pretreat with IV atropine to prevent
children (peds)
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if you are going to give succinylcholine to a pediatric pt you would pretreat with __________mg/kg of atropine
0.02
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T/F: adults typically do not experience bradycardia with succinylcholine, unless subsequent dose is given
TRUE
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dysrhythmias that may be seen with succinylcholine administration
1. sinus arrest 2. PVCs 3. AV nodal blockade with jx'al rhythm 4. peaked T waves (d/t hyperK - tx with CaCl)
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fasiculations with succinylcholine administration is produced by the _______________ receptors
presynaptic
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___________________ are disorganized muscle activity resulting from depolarization of the nerve terminal after succinylcholine administration
fasiculations
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fasiculations with succinylcholine are not typically observed in whom?
1. children < 10 2. elderly
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fasiculations 2/2 succinylcholine administration may cause _______________ in pts with osteoporosis and may worsen pre-existing ____________
pathologic fractures; fractures
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what is a "self-taming" dose of succinylcholine
giving a small dose of succinylcholine 1 min prior to the intubating dose to prevent fasiculations (ineffective, no longer used)
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succinylcholine will increase potassium levels by _______________mEq/L within __________ min of admin, and will last less than ____________ min
0.5-1.0; 3; 10-15
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T/F: administration of succinylcholine is not threatening to potassium levels, if the pts potassium is normal
TRUE
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conditions that cause susceptibility to succinylcholine induced hperkalemia
1. burn injury 2. severe intra-abdominal infection 3. encephalitis 4. GullianBarre syndrome 5. prolonged immobilization 6. polyneuropathy 7. hemorrhagic shock with metabolic acidosis 8. massive trauma/peripheral denervation 9. SCI/transection 10. stroke 11. tetanus 12. ruptured cerebral aneurysm 13. closed head injury 14. myopathies
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myalgias and muscle pains 2/2 succinylcholine are most common in what patients
female and inactive
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where is the myalgia and muscle pain 2/2 succinylcholine administration typically located
"neck to hips" 1. subcostal region 2. trunk 3. neck 4. upper abs 5. shoulders
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how can you prevent/decrease myalgias/muscle pain 2/2 succinylcholine administration
1. NDMR pre-tx 2. NSAIDs
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myalgia and muscle pain 2/2 succinylcholine typically presents __________ hours after administration, but can last ____________
24-48; 2-7 days
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T/F: decreased fasciculations with succinylcholine = decreased myalgias
TRUE
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what is the theory behind myalgias and muscle pain 2/2 succinylcholine administration
initial unsynchronized contractions increase myoglobin levels and creatinine kinase (indicates muscle damage/muscle injury)
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_____________________ is a rare complication after extensive fasciculation or in malignant hyperthermia
myoglobinemia
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why is there an increase in intragastric pressure and LES with the administration of succinylcholine
2/2 the abdominal wall fasiculations
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lower esophageal sphcinter may open spontaneously at intragrastric pressure of > ______________ cmH20
28
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what can cause increase in IOP and ICP with anesthesia?
1. inadequate anesthesia 2. inadequate relaxation (muscle relaxants) 3. stimulation from intubation 4. administration of succinylcholine

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