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Which drug is a competitive nicotinic ganglion blocker with a duration of up to 10 hours?
Which drug is a competitive nicotinic ganglion blocker with a duration of up to 10 hours?
What is the primary mechanism of action of non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers?
What is the primary mechanism of action of non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers?
Which type of neuromuscular blocking drug competes with acetylcholine for receptors?
Which type of neuromuscular blocking drug competes with acetylcholine for receptors?
What is the main therapeutic use of Curare (d-Tubocurarine)?
What is the main therapeutic use of Curare (d-Tubocurarine)?
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Which neuromuscular blocker blocks sodium ion channels of the end-plate at high doses?
Which neuromuscular blocker blocks sodium ion channels of the end-plate at high doses?
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What is the pharmacokinetic route of administration for Succinylcholine?
What is the pharmacokinetic route of administration for Succinylcholine?
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Which drug directly inhibits the release of calcium ions from the sarcoplasmic reticulum?
Which drug directly inhibits the release of calcium ions from the sarcoplasmic reticulum?
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Which of the following statements about ganglionic blockers is FALSE?
Which of the following statements about ganglionic blockers is FALSE?
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What is the primary neurochemical effect of nicotine on ganglia and striated muscle?
What is the primary neurochemical effect of nicotine on ganglia and striated muscle?
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Which of the following drugs is a short-acting competitive nicotinic ganglion blocker used for emergency lowering of blood pressure?
Which of the following drugs is a short-acting competitive nicotinic ganglion blocker used for emergency lowering of blood pressure?
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In comparison to ganglionic blockers, how do cholinergic antagonists primarily act on the nervous system?
In comparison to ganglionic blockers, how do cholinergic antagonists primarily act on the nervous system?
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Which of the following is a FALSE statement about muscle paralysis induced by non-depolarizing blockers?
Which of the following is a FALSE statement about muscle paralysis induced by non-depolarizing blockers?
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Which drug is a non-selective nicotinic antagonist that acts on autonomic ganglia and was historically used as an antihypertensive agent?
Which drug is a non-selective nicotinic antagonist that acts on autonomic ganglia and was historically used as an antihypertensive agent?
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