Rocuronium

Question 1

Brand name of Rocuronium

Answer 1

Zemuron

Question 2

Drug class of Rocuronium

Answer 2

Non depolarizing neuromuscular blocker

Question 3

Mechanism of Action for Rocuronium

Answer 3

Antagonizes acetylcholine at the motor end plate producing skeletal muscle paralysis without fasiculations

Question 4

Indications for Rocuronium

Answer 4

Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI)

Maintenance of paralysis

Question 5

Contraindications of Rocuronium

Answer 5

Known sensitivity to bromides. Use with caution in heart and liver disease

Question 6

Adverse effects of Rocuronium

Answer 6

Bronchospasm, wheezing, rhonchi, respiratory depression, apnea, dysrhythmias, tachycardia, transient hypotension, and hypertension, NV

Question 7

Adult dose of Rocuronium

Answer 7

0.6 to 1.2 mg/kg IV/IO

Question 8

Pedi dose of Rocuronium

Answer 8

older than 3 months – 0.6 to 1.2 mg/kg IV/IO

Question 9

Onset and duration of Rocuronium

Answer 9

Onset 1 to 2 minutes, duration 45 to 120 minutes