Neuromuscular blocking agents are commonly used in mechanically ventilated patients when which of ...

Neuromuscular blocking agents are commonly used in mechanically ventilated patients when which of the following occurs?
 
  a. The patient is in severe pain.
  b. Cardiac arrhythmias are present.
  c. The patient develops anxiety as a result of ICU psychosis.
  d. Patient-ventilator dyssynchrony cannot be corrected.

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Q. 2  The drug of choice for sedating mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU for longer than 24 hours is which of the following?
 
  a. Lorazepam (Ativan)
  b. Midazolam (Versed)
  c. Diazepam (Valium)
  d. Propofol (Diprivan)

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Q. 3  A patient with head trauma and an elevated ICP is being ventilated postoperatively and shows signs of asynchrony with the mechanical ventilator. The most appropriate medication to sedate this patient is which of the following?
 
  a. Morphine
  b. Propofol
  c. Propofol and morphine
  d. Fentanyl

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Q. 4  A patient who is receiving mechanical ventilation in the ICU is found to be wildly agitated. The most appropriate drug to control this delirium is which of the following?
 
  a. Propofol
  b. Fentanyl
  c. Haloperidol
  d. Lorazepam