Question

Which of the following statements are FALSE regarding nondepolarizing agents?

A) Examples of nondepolarizing agents include rocuronium, vecuronium, and cisatracurium.
B) Nondepolarizing NMJ blockers are also called competitive blockers and are most commonly used in the operating room.
C) Nondepolarizing agents are shorter acting and have a faster onset than depolarizing agents.
D) Nondepolarizing agents can be reversed with anticholinesterases.
E) All of the above are TRUE.

Answer 1

Nondepolarizing agents have a longer duration of action and slower onset compared to depolarizing agents. Examples include rocuronium, vecuronium, and cisatracurium.

Step-by-step explanation:

Statement C is FALSE regarding nondepolarizing agents. Nondepolarizing agents actually have longer duration of action and slower onset compared to depolarizing agents. Examples of nondepolarizing agents include rocuronium, vecuronium, and cisatracurium (Statement A). Nondepolarizing NMJ blockers are also called competitive blockers and are commonly used in the operating room (Statement B). Nondepolarizing agents can be reversed with anticholinesterases (Statement D). Therefore, statements A, B, and D are true, but statement C is false.