muscle relaxants Flashcards
1
Q
non depolarizing agents have a ________ receptor channel, whereas depolarizing has a _______ channel
A
closed; open
2
Q
how do nondepolarizing blockers work?
A
competitively antagonize ACh receptors but don’t activate them (blocking ACh from activating it)
3
Q
is succinylcholine broken down at same rate as ACh?
A
no, it lasts longer
4
Q
spasticity is seen when?
A
certain muscles are continuously contracted
5
Q
5 spasmolytic drugs used for muscle spasm or injury
A
flexeril, metaxalone, methocarbamol, orphenadrine, carisoprodol
