A patient experiences malignant hyperthermia as a complication of anesthesia. Which of the fol-lowing medications is anticipated for use in this situation?
a. Chlorphenesin (Maolate)
b. Chlorzoxazone (Paraflex)
c. Dantrolene (Dantrium)
d. Orphenadrine (Norflex)
ANS: C
Dantrolene is indicated for the prevention and management of malignant hyperthermia, both preoperative and intraoperative.
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