NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What type of therapeutic agents are used prior to starting Neuromuscular blocking agents?

Sedation and analgesia
Anticoagulants and antibiotics
Antidepressants and antihypertensives
Antivirals and antifungals

The correct answer is: Sedation and analgesia

Sedation and analgesia are used prior to starting Neuromuscular blocking agents to provide comfort and relaxation for the patient during the procedure. This helps to reduce anxiety and pain, ensuring a more successful and comfortable procedure. Anticoagulants and antibiotics are not relevant in this context and may even increase the risk of complications. Antidepressants and antihypertensives may interact with the neuromuscular blocking agents and cause adverse effects. Antivirals and antifungals are not used in this situation as they do not have any impact on the neuromuscular function. Therefore, sedation and analgesia are the most appropriate therapeutic agents to use before starting Neuromuscular blocking agents.