Which of the following can trigger malignant hyperthermia which is a rare, autosomal-dominant muscle disorder?
a. Non-depolarising muscle relaxants such as actracurium and rocuronium.
b. A depolarising muscle relaxant such as suxamethonium and inhalational volatile agents such as sevoflurane.
c. IV induction agents such as propofol and thiopental sodium (pentothal).
d. Antiemetics such as droperidol and ondansetron.
ANS: B
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