CFPN Practice Questions - Certified Foundational Perioperative Nurse Exam

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A 70-kg adult develops sudden masseter rigidity, hypercarbia (ETCO2 rising to 75 mmHg), and tachycardia after induction with sevoflurane and succinylcholine. After calling for help and the MH cart, what is the correct INITIAL dantrolene dose?

1 mg/kg IV (70 mg) 2.5 mg/kg IV (175 mg) 5 mg/kg IV (350 mg) 10 mg/kg IV (700 mg)

Correct Answer:

2.5 mg/kg IV (175 mg)

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