10 Questions
What is the primary action of succinylcholine in Phase I?
It acts as a Nm agonist
What is the clinical manifestation of Phase I of succinylcholine action?
Muscle fasciculations
What is the sequence of events in Phase I of succinylcholine action?
Initial depolarization followed by muscle fasciculations
What is the term used to describe the initial muscle twitches caused by succinylcholine in Phase I?
Muscle fasciculations
What phase of succinylcholine action follows the initial depolarization and muscle fasciculations?
Phase II
What is the function of succinylcholine in Phase I?
Nm agonist
What occurs immediately after the initial depolarization in Phase I?
Phase II
What is the characteristic feature of Phase I of succinylcholine action?
Initial depolarization and muscle fasciculations
What is the effect of succinylcholine on muscle in Phase I?
Muscle depolarization
What is the outcome of succinylcholine action in Phase I?
Muscle stimulation and fasciculations
Test your knowledge on the action of succinylcholine, a medication used in anesthesia. This quiz focuses on Phase I of its action, including depolarization and muscle fasciculation. Understand the effects of succinylcholine on muscle contraction and relaxation.
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