TERMS

Question 1

when we need to paralyze the patient

uses depolarizing and nondepolarizing agents

what is this type of skeletal muscle relaxant?

Answer 1

neuromuscular blockers

Question 2

what is this skeletal muscle relaxants?

like neuromuscular blocker but used more for outpatients

Answer 2

antispasmodics

Question 3

small, rapidly moving muscles (eyes, digits, etc.) affected

onset of action?

Answer 3

1st

Question 4

trunk and abdomen

onset of action?

Answer 4

2nd

Question 5

intercostal muscles and finally the diaphragm are paralyzed

onset of action?

Answer 5

3rd

Question 6

monitors the depth of neuromuscular blockade, stimulates the ulnar or facial nerve by sending 4 stimuli at a frequency of 2 Hz for 2 sec?

Answer 6

train-of-four

Question 7

intermittent or sustained involuntary contraction of skeletal muscle causing stiffness

type of skeletal muscle relaxant?

Answer 7

spasmolytics

Question 8

treats acute muscle spasms from local tissue trauma or muscle strains

type of skeletal muscle relaxant?

Answer 8

antispasmodics