For what reason are neuromuscular blockers given?
a. Make the patient stay still
b. Smoother endotracheal intubation
c. Skeletal muscle relaxant
d. All of the above
ANS: D
Neuromuscular blockers or skeletal muscle relaxants paralyze all skeletal muscles, including the diaphragm and accessory muscles of respiration. Neuromuscular blockers are classified as nondepolarizing or depolarizing.
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