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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