Which agent is most likely to cause malignant hyperthermia in susceptible individuals?
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Correct answer: Succinylcholine
Succinylcholine can trigger malignant hyperthermia in genetically susceptible individuals. This life-threatening condition involves uncontrolled calcium release in skeletal muscle.
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