Which of the following agents are the most likely to precipitate malignant hyperthermia: (1)halothane, (2)lidocaine, (3)mepivacaine, (4)succinylcholine?

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Halothane,the inhalation anesthetic,and succinylcholine,the neuromuscular blocking agent,are the most common agents precipitating malignant hyperthermia.In the past,the belief was that the amide local anesthetics might precipitate malignant hyperthermia,but they are currently no longer implicated.Patients with a family history of malignant hyperthermia can be given amide local anesthetic agents.

Which of the Following Agents Are the Most Likely to Precipitate