Rocuronium G10

Question 1

Rocuronium Class

Answer 1

• Non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent
• Cholinergic receptor antagonist

Question 2

Rocuronium MOA

Answer 2

• Antagonizes acetylcholine at the motor end plate, producing skeletal muscle paralysis.

Question 3

Rocuronium Indications

Answer 3

• Adjunct to provide skeletal muscle relaxation and facilitate tracheal intubation

Question 4

Rocuronium Adult dose

Answer 4

• 0.6 – 1.2 mg/kg IV/IO

Question 5

Rocuronium Contraindications

Answer 5

• Known hypersensitivity to rocuronium or other bromide-based medications
• Inability to control the airway or support ventilation with oxygen and positive pressure ventilations
• History of neuromuscular disease (myasthenia gravis, Guillen-Barre)
• Use caution in patients with history of heart or liver disease

Question 6

Rocuronium Adverse effects

Answer 6

• Bronchospasm’s
• Respiratory depression
• Apnea
• Transient hypotension and hypertension
• Dose-related tachycardia
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Hiccups
• Itching
• Injection site edema
• Residual muscle weakness

Question 7

Rocuronium Pediatric dose

Answer 7

• 0.6 – 1.2 mg/kg IV/IO