Which statement is accurate regarding the difference between succinylcholine, which is the only depolarizing neuromuscular blocker, and a nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker?
1. Succinylcholine produces paralysis that is preceded by a brief period of muscle contraction.
2. Succinylcholine produces a state of flaccid paralysis.
3. Succinylcholine will produce sedation-like effects.
4. Succinylcholine produces a more prolonged state of paralysis.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Succinylcholine produces paralysis that is preceded by a brief period of muscle contraction.
Rationale 2: Succinylcholine produces paralysis that is preceded by a brief period of muscle contraction.
Rationale 3: Succinylcholine has no effects on the CNS.
Rationale 4: Succinylcholine is an ultra-short-acting neuromuscular blocking agent.
Global Rationale: Succinylcholine produces paralysis that is preceded by a brief period of muscle contraction. Succinylcholine has no effects on the CNS. Succinylcholine is an ultra-short-acting neuromuscular blocking agent.
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