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dxtxpx
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02/05/04 - 06:27 AM       #1

Neuromuscular blocking agent useful in mechanical ventilation of critically ill pt?

a) succinylcholine
b) mivacurium
c) atracurium
d) tubocurarine

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02/05/04 - 09:52 AM       #2

C. atracurium :?:

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02/05/04 - 09:55 AM       #3

correct
atracurium is degraded spontaneously in the plasma and by ester hydrolysis
time to maximal blockage=3 min
time to recover=90 min









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