Course Content
๐Ÿง  Theme I โ€” Aching Bones
๐Ÿง  Theme II โ€” Joint Stiffness
๐Ÿง  Theme III โ€” Muscle Weakness and Trauma
๐Ÿง  Theme IV โ€” Skin Rash and Itching
Musculoskeletal System (MSK) Module โ€” 3rd Year MBBS

๐Ÿ“˜Step 1. Curriculum Coverage

๐Ÿ’Š Pharmacology

Skeletal-Muscle Relaxants

  • Classify skeletal-muscle relaxants.
  • Describe the mechanism of action of non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers.
  • Describe the mechanism of action of depolarizing neuromuscular blockers.
  • Discuss the differences between depolarizing and non-depolarizing skeletal-muscle relaxants.
  • Describe the therapeutic uses and adverse effects of skeletal-muscle relaxants.
  • Describe centrally acting skeletal-muscle relaxants or spasmolytics.
  • Name drugs that may cause malignant hyperthermia.
  • Discuss the rationale for the use of dantrolene in malignant hyperthermia.
  • Discuss succinylcholine apnea and its management.

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