Which drug corresponds to the letter M in NEALSIVMAN?

Which drug corresponds to the letter M in NEALSIVMAN?

• A. Rocuronium
• B. Succinylcholine
• C. Fentanyl
• D. Propofol

Answer: (A)

In this mnemonic, NEALSIVMAN, each letter points to a drug category or representative agent used during anesthesia. The letter M stands for a muscle relaxant. Rocuronium is a nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker, a classic example of a muscle relaxant used to achieve paralysis for intubation. Its rapid onset makes it especially useful for rapid sequence induction, and it provides reliable paralysis with a favorable profile. The other drugs illustrate different categories: succinylcholine is a depolarizing NMBA, fentanyl is an opioid analgesic, and propofol is a hypnotic induction agent; none of these fit the muscle relaxant slot as defined by this mnemonic.

In this mnemonic, NEALSIVMAN, each letter points to a drug category or representative agent used during anesthesia. The letter M stands for a muscle relaxant. Rocuronium is a nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker, a classic example of a muscle relaxant used to achieve paralysis for intubation. Its rapid onset makes it especially useful for rapid sequence induction, and it provides reliable paralysis with a favorable profile. The other drugs illustrate different categories: succinylcholine is a depolarizing NMBA, fentanyl is an opioid analgesic, and propofol is a hypnotic induction agent; none of these fit the muscle relaxant slot as defined by this mnemonic.