Q&As + Review Guide
1. 1). The recommended dose of Dantrolene for the initial management of
a Malignant Hyperthermia crisis is:: 2.5 mg/kg is correct
2. 5mcg/kg
3.5 mcg/kg
2.0 mg/kg
2. All of the following medications can be used to treat dysrhythmias in
a Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) crisis except:
Lidoce
Amiodorone
Metoprolol
Dilitazem: Dilitazem
3. Ester type local anesthetics are primarily metabolized
by: the liver
the kidneys
the lungs
pseudocholinesterase: pseudocholinesterase
4. Which of the following early symptoms is not consistent with local
anesthetic toxicity?
Tinnitus
Metallic taste in mouth
Tachycardia
Hypotension:
Hypotension
5. 5). The PACU nurse is preparing to restock the Malignant Hyperthermia
, cart on the unit. What is the acceptable number of Dantrolene bottles that
should be stocked on the cart?
18
26
36
38: 36
6. Which of the following inhalation agents should not be used for an
inhalation mask induction?
Halothane