muscle relaxants Flashcards

1
Q

non depolarizing agents have a ________ receptor channel, whereas depolarizing has a _______ channel

A

closed; open

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2
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how do nondepolarizing blockers work?

A

competitively antagonize ACh receptors but don’t activate them (blocking ACh from activating it)

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3
Q

is succinylcholine broken down at same rate as ACh?

A

no, it lasts longer

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4
Q

spasticity is seen when?

A

certain muscles are continuously contracted

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5
Q

5 spasmolytic drugs used for muscle spasm or injury

A

flexeril, metaxalone, methocarbamol, orphenadrine, carisoprodol

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