Which phase of succinylcholine block resembles a nondepolarizing block after prolonged exposure?
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Correct answer: Phase II block
During prolonged exposure to succinylcholine, the depolarizing block can transition into a Phase II block. In this phase, the membrane repolarizes but remains desensitized to acetylcholine.
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