Identify an accurate statement about nondepolarizing blockers.
A. Nondepolarizing drugs are metabolized much faster than depolarizing drugs.
B. Nondepolarizing blockers occupy the nicotinic-neural (Nn) sites and prevent acetylcholine (ACH) from combining with the Nn receptors.
C. Nondepolarizing blockers do not stimulate the nicotinic-muscle (Nm) receptors.
D. Nondepolarizing blockers alter the Nm receptors so that they cannot respond to ACH stimulation.
Answer: C
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