Skeletal Muscle Relaxants

Question 0

Neuromuscular paralysis that results from pharmacologic antagonism at the acetylcholine receptor end plate

Answer 0

Non depolarizing/Stabilizing Blockade

Question 1

Neuromuscular paralysis that results from persistent depolarization of end plate

Answer 1

Depolarizing Blockade

Question 2

Most rapid onset time (60-120 secs)

Answer 2

Rocuronium

Question 3

Long acting non depolarizing neuromuscular blocker used as general anesthesia and for intubation. Notable effects includes ganglion block and recuratization. Contraindicated in MI

Answer 3

Tubocurarine

Question 4

Short acting non depolarizing neuromuscular blockade

Answer 4

Mivacurium

Question 5

Intermediate acting neuromuscular blockade that undergoes Hoffmann elimination

Answer 5

Atracurium

Question 6

Undergoes elimination in the bile

Answer 6

Vecuronium

Question 7

Rapid reversal agent for rocuronium

Answer 7

Sugammadex

Question 8

It has a moderate block on cardiac muscarinic receptors. Used in lethal injection, euthanasia and Strychnine poisoning

Answer 8

Pancuronium

Question 9

Druga used in Lethal Injection

Answer 9

Thiopental (5g), Pancuronium (100mg), Potassium Chloride (100 meq)

Question 10

Mechanism of action of NDMB

Answer 10

Competitive antagonists at skeletal muscle nicotinic acetylcholine receptors