Rocuronium

Question 1

Pharm and Action

Answer 1

Non-depolarizing neuromuscular depolarizing agent

Question 2

Indications

Answer 2

Paralysis to facilitate RSI

Question 3

Contraindications

Answer 3

Hypersensitivity

Question 4

Administration

Answer 4

Adult and Ped dose- 0.1 mg/kg defasiculating dose, 1mg/kg for maintanence dose every 12 minutes

Question 5

Side Effects and Special Notes

Answer 5

Use caution in patients with impaired hepatic or respiratory function or severe obesity; Arrhythmia, tachycardia, N/V, bronchospasm, hypontension, HTN, rash, or edema; Must be able to ventilate patient; Must be accompanied by sedation; Pregnancy class B

Question 6

Class

Answer 6

A