Neuromuscular Junction Agents History Quiz
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What is the main historical use of curare?

  • To treat patients with tetanus
  • To study chemical structures
  • To immobilize animals for hunting (correct)
  • To induce muscle relaxation during surgery

    • Which type of neuromuscular blocker is succinylcholine?

  • Competitive blocker
  • Antimuscarinic blocker
  • Depolarizing blocker (correct)
  • Reversal blocker

    • What is the sequence of muscle paralysis caused by depolarizing blockers like succinylcholine?

  • Muscles recover in the order of intercostal muscles, diaphragm, and then limbs and trunk muscles
  • Muscles of the limbs and trunk relax first, followed by small rapidly moving muscles
  • No specific sequence, all muscles are paralyzed simultaneously
  • Muscles of the limbs and trunk follow after intercostal muscles and diaphragm (correct)

    • What effect does succinylcholine have on the central nervous system (CNS)?

    <p>No effect on the CNS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main clinical use of competitive neuromuscular blockers?

    <p>Facilitating muscle relaxation during surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

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