A paralyzing dose of succinylcholine initially elicits______________?

Correct answer: B. Muscle fasciculation

  • A. CNS stimulation
  • B. Muscle fasciculation
  • C. CNS depression
  • D. Decreased salivation

Explanation

Succinylcholine is a depolarising neuromuscular blocker, so persistent end-plate depolarisation first produces visible muscle fasciculations before paralysis develops. It does not initially stimulate the CNS.

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