10 Random Questions


Administration of succinylcholine 1 mg/kg to a pregnant woman rarely causes fetal neuromuscular blockade. Which characteristic of succinylcholine best explains this phenomenon?

ADVANCED Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics OB

To eliminate all pain during the second stage of labor, a lumbar epidural block must extend from


In a patient with sickle cell anemia, which of the following is LEAST likely to trigger sickling?


A 75-year-old man is confused, restless and disoriented two days after an aortic aneurysm repair. Serum sodium concentration is 112 mEq/L, serum osmolality is low, and urine is hypertonic. The most appropriate treatment is

ADVANCED General

A 57-year-old man has back pain, a heart rate of 90 bpm, decreased pulse in the left arm, and blood pressure of 200/110 mmHg. During infusion of nitroprusside, heart rate increases to 115 bpm and blood pressure decreases to 140/80 mmHg. The most appropriate management at this time is administration of

ADVANCED General

In patients with head trauma, which of the following factors results in a return of arterial pH toward normal levels after two days of mechanical hyperventilation?

ADVANCED General Neuro

Which of the following is associated with the application of a transdermal fentanyl patch?

ADVANCED Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics Regional & Pain

The most likely cause of bilateral fixed and dilated pupils after clipping of a basilar artery aneurysm is

ADVANCED Neuro

A 19-year-old woman receives a spinal anesthetic for a repeat cesarean delivery. Two days later she is afebrile but has severe occipital pain that is aggravated by sitting or standing and relieved by lying flat. Associated findings would likely include

ADVANCED OB

A 36-year-old woman who undergoes peritoneal dialysis for chronic renal failure requires emergency surgical exploration for bowel obstruction. Serum creatinine concentration is 9.8 mg/dl and BUN concentration is 124 mg/dl. The most likely abnormality of coagulation is

BASIC General