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What is the primary effect of energy-dependent reuptake mechanisms in muscle cells?
What is the primary effect of energy-dependent reuptake mechanisms in muscle cells?
- Increase muscle metabolism twofold to threefold (correct)
- Act as a trigger for malignant hyperthermia
- Decrease muscle metabolism significantly
- Cause lactic acidosis
What is the inheritance pattern of Malignant Hyperthermia in some families?
What is the inheritance pattern of Malignant Hyperthermia in some families?
- Autosomal recessive
- Autosomal dominant (correct)
- Y-linked
- X-linked dominant
What triggers Malignant Hyperthermia in the skeletal muscle?
What triggers Malignant Hyperthermia in the skeletal muscle?
- Norepinephrine
- Epinephrine
- Dopamine
- Succinylcholine (correct)
Which of the following is a key triggering agent for malignant hyperthermia?
Which of the following is a key triggering agent for malignant hyperthermia?
Which receptor is significantly involved in the defect leading to Malignant Hyperthermia?
Which receptor is significantly involved in the defect leading to Malignant Hyperthermia?
Which of the following is not a clinical event associated with malignant hyperthermia?
Which of the following is not a clinical event associated with malignant hyperthermia?
What happens to the concentration of calcium in muscle cells when Malignant Hyperthermia is initiated?
What happens to the concentration of calcium in muscle cells when Malignant Hyperthermia is initiated?
What laboratory finding is commonly observed in the context of malignant hyperthermia?
What laboratory finding is commonly observed in the context of malignant hyperthermia?
What is a late complication associated with malignant hyperthermia?
What is a late complication associated with malignant hyperthermia?
Which type of muscle cells show no primary defect in Malignant Hyperthermia?
Which type of muscle cells show no primary defect in Malignant Hyperthermia?
Which manifestation is mentioned to mimic malignant hyperthermia?
Which manifestation is mentioned to mimic malignant hyperthermia?
What is the result of sustained muscle contraction due to Actomysin cross-bridging in Malignant Hyperthermia?
What is the result of sustained muscle contraction due to Actomysin cross-bridging in Malignant Hyperthermia?
What is the recommended treatment for fever in a patient with Malignant Hyperthermia?
What is the recommended treatment for fever in a patient with Malignant Hyperthermia?
Which diagnostic test for Malignant Hyperthermia has 92% sensitivity and 78% specificity?
Which diagnostic test for Malignant Hyperthermia has 92% sensitivity and 78% specificity?
What is the standard preoperative preparation for a patient susceptible to Malignant Hyperthermia?
What is the standard preoperative preparation for a patient susceptible to Malignant Hyperthermia?
How should hyperkalemia be managed in a patient with Malignant Hyperthermia?
How should hyperkalemia be managed in a patient with Malignant Hyperthermia?
Which of the following is NOT part of the treatment approach for acidosis in Malignant Hyperthermia?
Which of the following is NOT part of the treatment approach for acidosis in Malignant Hyperthermia?
What is one of the ways to prepare an anesthesia machine for a patient susceptible to Malignant Hyperthermia?
What is one of the ways to prepare an anesthesia machine for a patient susceptible to Malignant Hyperthermia?
