When Administering a Neuromuscular Blocking Drug Such as Pancuronium (Pavulon)

question 15

Multiple Choice

When administering a neuromuscular blocking drug such as pancuronium (Pavulon) , the nurse needs to remember which principle?

• A) It is used instead of general anesthesia during surgery.
• B) Only skeletal muscles are paralyzed; respiratory muscles remain functional.
• C) It causes sedation and pain relief while allowing for lower doses of anesthetics.
• D) Artificial mechanical ventilation is required because of paralyzed respiratory muscles.

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