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yoooooman

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which action by a skeletal muscle relaxant is the major mechanism of action?
 
  a. Dilating blood vessels in skeletal muscles and reducing the need for contraction.
  b. Binding to opioid and serotonin receptors in the brain to induce sleep.
  c. Reducing motor nerve impulse transmission to the skeletal muscles.
  d. Inhibiting glucose uptake in skeletal muscles.

Question 2

Which electrolyte imbalance is most likely to trigger skeletal muscle spasms?
 
  a. Low serum calcium level
  b. High serum magnesium level
  c. Low serum potassium level
  d. High serum chloride level


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Tonny

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


yoooooman

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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