Malignant hyperthermia is believed to be the result of:
a. stress and an inherited susceptibility to develop the disorder.
b. operating rooms that are kept too warm.
c. the use of spinal anesthesia, rather than general anesthesia.
d. the lights and heavy drapes used in operating rooms.
ANS: A
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A Correct: Stress and inherited susceptibility is believed to cause this response to general anesthesia, especially succinylcholine.
B Incorrect: Operating rooms are kept cool.
C Incorrect: This is not associated with spinal anesthesia.
D Incorrect: These do not predispose a client to malignant hyperthermia.
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