10 Random Questions


Which of the following is the most likely cause of apnea occurring after a retrobulbar block?

ADVANCED Regional & Pain

Compared with diazepam, midazolam


Which of the following EEG findings is expected during maintenance anesthesia with high-dose fentanyl (50 ju-g/kg), nitrous oxide, and oxygen?


Which of the following findings on the left is most likely to be associated with an increased risk of complications with cannulation of the left internal jugular vein compared with cannulation of the right internal jugular vein?

BASIC General

The preanesthetic ECG trace (lead II) shown from a 32-year-old woman suggests

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

A 60-kg, 70-year-old man requires open reduction and internal fixation of an intertrochanteric fracture sustained 24 hours ago. Serum creatinine concentration is 1 mg/dl and blood urea nitrogen concentration is 40 mg/dl. The most likely cause of these findings is

BASIC General

Fresh frozen plasma is indicated in each of the following situations EXCEPT

BASIC Transfusions & Fluids

Which property of oxygen is detected by the fail-safe device on the anesthesia machine?

BASIC Equipment & Physics

A 100-kg, 42-year-old woman received enflurane and oxygen for clipping of an intracranial aneurysm lasting eight hours. In the first two postoperative hours, urine output is 2 liters. Serum sodium concentration is 152 mEq/L. Urine osmolality and central venous pressure are low. Which of the following is best used to establish the diagnosis?

BASIC Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics