Rocuronium

Question 1

Rocuronium

Classification -

1. ___
2. ___

Answer 1

Rocuronium

Classification -

1. Paralytic.
2. Non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker.

Question 2

Rocuronium

Action -

1. ___

Answer 2

Rocuronium

Action -

1. Provides skeletal muscle relaxation to facilitate endotracheal intubation.

Question 3

Rocuronium

Onset of Action -

1. ___

Answer 3

Rocuronium

Onset of Action -

1. 60 seconds.

Question 4

Rocuronium

Duration of Action -

1. ___

Answer 4

Rocuronium

Duration of Action -

1. 40-60 minutes.

Question 5

Rocuronium

Indication -

1. ___
2. ___

Answer 5

Rocuronium

Indication -

1. To facilitate endotracheal intubation in patients with an intact gag reflex.
2. Maintenance of paralysis after intubation to assist ventilation during prolonged transport.

Question 6

Rocuronium

Contraindications -

1. ___

Answer 6

Rocuronium

Contraindications -

1. Known sensitivity to rocuronium.

Question 7

Rocuronium

Use with Caution -

1. ___

Answer 7

Rocuronium

Use with Caution -

1. Patients with neuromuscular diseases such as myasthenia gravis or myasthenic syndrom may have prolonged periods of paralysis.

Question 8

Rocuronium

Dosage and Administration -

1. Adult: ___

Answer 8

Rocuronium

Dosage and Administration -

1. Adult: 1 mg/kg IV/IO push.

Question 9

Rocuronium

Dosage and Administration -

1. Pediatric: ___

Answer 9

Rocuronium

Dosage and Administration -

1. Pediatric: 1 mg/kg IV/IO push.

Question 10

Rocuronium

Adverse Reaction -

1. ___
2. ___

Answer 10

Rocuronium

Adverse Reaction -

1. May cause tachydardia in up to 30% of patients.
2. May cause temporary hypotension or hypertension.