Question

While reviewing a client's chart, the nurse notices that the client has myasthenia gravis. Which statement about neuromuscular blocking agents is true for a client with this condition

Answer 1

Answer

A. The client may be less sensitive to the effects of a neuromuscular blocking agent.

A. The client may be less sensitive to the effects of a neuromuscular blocking agent.B. Succinylcholine shouldn’t be used; pancuronium may be used in a lower dosage.

A. The client may be less sensitive to the effects of a neuromuscular blocking agent.B. Succinylcholine shouldn’t be used; pancuronium may be used in a lower dosage.C. Pancuronium shouldn’t be used; succinylcholine may be used in a lower dosage.

A. The client may be less sensitive to the effects of a neuromuscular blocking agent.B. Succinylcholine shouldn’t be used; pancuronium may be used in a lower dosage.C. Pancuronium shouldn’t be used; succinylcholine may be used in a lower dosage.D. Pancuronium and succinylcholine both require cautious administration.