Vecuronium Flashcards
1
Q
What medication stems/endings indicate a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent?
A
2
Q
This is the trade name of vecuronium.
A
Norcuron
3
Q
What is the mechanism of action of vecuronium?
A
Non-depolarising neuromuscular junction blocker
4
Q
Non-depolarizing NMJ blocking drugs function by blocking _____ at the post-synaptic neuron.
A
Acetylcholine (ACh)
5
Q
_____ receptors are found on the post-synaptic end plate and are bound to by ACh.
A
Nicotinic
6
Q
Contraindications for vecuronium administration include ______.
A
- Pregnant or lactating patients
- Patients with hypersensitivity
7
Q
Adult dosage of vecuronium w/o any adjunct treatment.
A
0.08-0.1 mg/kg IV
8
Q
Adult dosage of vecuronium after succinycholine.
A
0.04-0.06 mg/kg
