Which statement regarding the use of rocuronium is true? A) It has more rapid onset than vecuronium B) It has the same mechanism of action as succinylcholine C) It is the least cardiac stable neuromuscular blocking agent D) It has a significantly longer duration than vecuronium?

Which statement regarding the use of rocuronium is true? A) It has more rapid onset than vecuronium B) It has the same mechanism of action as succinylcholine C) It is the least cardiac stable neuromuscular blocking agent D) It has a significantly longer duration than vecuronium?

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5. Which statement regarding the use of rocuronium is true?

A) It has more rapid onset than vecuronium

B) It has the same mechanism of action as succinylcholine

C) It is the least cardiac stable neuromuscular blocking agent

D) It has a significantly longer duration than vecuronium?

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