Which muscle relaxant is used in surgery as a skeletal muscle relaxant?
a. Baclofen (Lioresal)
b. Chlorzoxazone (Parafon forte)
c. Pancuronium bromide (Pavulon)
d. Methocarbamol (Robaxin)
ANS: C
Pancuronium bromide is used as a depolarizing muscle relaxant during anesthesia.
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