CAPA CERTIFICATION EXAM 2025 | QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS

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CAPA CERTIFICATION EXAM 2025 |
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS


Glycopyrrolate - correct-answer-- Induction and intubation medication
- Can cause photosensitivity




Craniotomy Treatment (triple H's) - correct-answer-- hemodilution
- hypertension
- hypervolemia
(this forces constricted blood vessels to dilate and perfuse tissue)




Significant fever - correct-answer-38.3 * C or 101 * F




Most common symptom of MH - correct-answer-hypercarbia

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First action to treat MH - correct-answer-d/c ALL TRIGGERING AGENTS......then
high flow O2




Why are infants @ high risk for hypothermia? - correct-answer-Lack of shiver
response before age 3 months




Used to treat hyperkalemia in MH - correct-answer-IV insulin and glucose




Chicken pox precaution type - correct-answer-airborn




How long should MH patients be monitored for - correct-answer-24-48hrs




2nd nurse in moderate sedation - correct-answer-- no additional responsibilities
other than monitoring the patient




Neuromuscular blocking agents - correct-answer-Succinylcholine, Rocuronium

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What potentiates neurmuscular blocking agents - correct-answer-- respiratory
acidosis
- dehydration
- hypercapnia
- hypokalemia
- hyponatremia
- hypermagnesia
- hypothermia




urinary sign of MH - correct-answer-- cola colored urine due to breakdown of
myglobulins




what population is at high risk MH - correct-answer-pts with muscle disease




MH patients should be monitored for how long after anesthesia - correct-answer-
1-1.5hs




Average time it takes for MH to present - correct-answer-3 hours