Neuromuscular Blocking

Question 1

Since neuromuscular blocking agents do not provide sedation, this means that your patient is ______________.

Answer 1

Conscious

Question 2

There are 2 types of Neuromuscular Blocking Agents. Depolarizing (__________________) and Non-Depolarizing (________________).

Answer 2

Succinylcholine is Depolarizing
Atracurium in Non-Depolarizing

Question 3

Succinylcholine is a Depolarizing Neuromuscular Blocking Agent which means it causes a surge of
activity (______________) followed by muscle ______________ (refractory). NON-REVERSIBLE

Answer 3

Stiffness followed by relaxation
NON-REVERSIBLE

Question 4

Atracurium is a Non-Depolarizing Neuromuscular Blocking Agent which means it __________________
________________ so there is no stiffness before the muscles relax. REVERSIBLE

Answer 4

Blocks Receptors

Question 5

Risks of Using Neuromuscular Blocking Agents (4)

Answer 5

1. Hypothermia
2. Depth Assessment
3. Liver and Renal Disease or Glaucoma
4. Drug Interactions

Question 6

What is the purpose of Analagesia

Answer 6

Alleviate suffering through the absence of pain

Question 7

Analgesic Therapy tends to contribute to better recovery. The Goal is for the animal to ___________,
___________ and __________ with minimal ___________.

Answer 7

Move, Eat and Sleep with Minimal Discomfort

Question 8

Pain Receptors

Answer 8

Nociceptors

Question 9

There are 2 types of Nociceptors that respond to various types of stimuli (heat, ischemia, distension, mechanical, or inflammation) Which Nociceptor can localize sharp pain?

Answer 9

A Delta

Question 10

Which type of Nociceptor perceives dull pain that cannot be localized?

Answer 10

C Fibers