Malignant hyperthermia is an acute hypermetabolic syndrome that is triggered by inhalational anesthetic agents and succinylcholine. Of the following, which myopathy is consistently associated with malignant hyperthermia?

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Question 1 of 5

Malignant hyperthermia is an acute hypermetabolic syndrome that is triggered by inhalational anesthetic agents and succinylcholine. Of the following, which myopathy is consistently associated with malignant hyperthermia?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Central core myopathy is consistently associated with malignant hyperthermia due to RYR1 gene mutations.

Question 2 of 5

Excess intake produces

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The text implies excess intake of a nutrient (likely zinc from context) causes nausea, emesis, and abdominal pain, supporting D as all are listed.

Question 3 of 5

Proper cell functioning requires close regulation of plasma osmolality and intravascular volume. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A small increase in plasma osmolality (e.g., 1-2%) stimulates thirst, a key physiological response, widely recognized and fitting the context.

Question 4 of 5

Pseudohyponatremia is a laboratory artifact that is present when the plasma contains high concentrations of

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: High protein (e.g., in multiple myeloma) causes pseudohyponatremia by altering plasma water fraction, a standard lab artifact.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following conditions lead to euvolemic hyponatremia?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Water intoxication causes euvolemic hyponatremia by diluting sodium without altering volume status significantly.

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