Regarding malignant hyperthermia, which statement about local anesthetics is correct?
ALocal anesthetics are safe to use in malignant hyperthermia-susceptible patients
BAmide local anesthetics can trigger malignant hyperthermia
CEster local anesthetics are contraindicated in malignant hyperthermia
DLocal anesthetics should be avoided in patients with family history of malignant hyperthermia
A patient presented with rigidity, tremors, and trismus after being administered an anesthetic agent. Which anesthetic agent is most likely to have been administered?
AHalothane
BNitrous Oxide (N2O)
CThiopentone sodium
DEtomidate
What is the maximum concentration allowed for epidural block?
AChlorprocaine
BLidocaine
CRopivacaine
DBupivacaine
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