J U N E 2 0 1 7 • O U T PA T I E N TS U R G E R Y. N E T • 2 7
1. The earliest and most sensitive indicator
of an acute malignant hyperthermia crisis is _________ .
a. an increase in end-tidal carbon dioxide
b. a sudden increase in body temperature
c. crying patient
d. nausea and vomiting
a. Temperature elevation is a dangerous but delayed sign of MH. An
increase in end-tidal carbon dioxide is the earliest and most sensitive
indicator.
2. Which drug do you use during an MH crisis?
a. dantrolene c. Dantrium
b. Ryanodex d. Revonto
e. all of the above
e. Dantrolene is the generic name, and the other 3 are brand names of
different MH drugs.
3. According to the DEA, what are the 2 acceptable ways to destroy
controlled substances?
a. coffee grounds and kitty litter
b. flushing and running down the drain
c. incineration or chemical digestion
d. placing whole pills or liquids into the trash can
c. These are the only appropriate methods for rendering a drug non-
retrievable (destroyed), per DEA.
