10 Random Questions


A morbidly obese patient is to undergo gastric stapling during general anesthesia. Following preoxygenation and induction, the oxygen saturation decreases after 40 seconds of laryngoscopy and attempted intubation. The rapid onset of arterial desaturation is most likely due to

BASIC General

During carotid endarterectomy, blood pressure suddenly decreases from 140/90 to 80/50 mmHg. The EKG shows a heart rate of 42 bpm, with normal sinus rhythm and occasional premature ventricular contractions. The most appropriate therapy is intravenous administration of


In a patient with adult respiratory distress syndrome who is being mechanically ventilated, which of the following findings indicates the most severe disease?

ADVANCED Respiratory & Critical Care

Which the following findings is most hazardous in premature infants?

ADVANCED Pediatric

During induction of anesthesia for cesarean delivery, pancuronium is inadvertently substituted for succinylcholine. The neonate shows no clinical signs of muscle relaxation because pancuronium is

BASIC Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics

Meperidine has a more rapid onset of action than morphine following intravenous injection because of its

BASIC Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics

A 60-year-old man with type II diabetes mellitus requires emergency incision and drainage of a perirectal abscess. Laboratory studies show a serum glucose concentration of 850 mg/dl and a pHa of 7.30. The most appropriate management is administration of regular insulin and which of the following infusions?


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


Which of the following is the most likely cause of the rapid onset of local anesthesia when sodium bicarbonate is added to lidocaine?

BASIC Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics

A 25-year-old woman undergoes a difficult open cholecystectomy during anesthesia with isoflurane, nitrous oxide, fentanyl, and vecuronium. Five units of blood are administered intraoperatively. Two days later, the patient has mildly increased serum transaminase concentrations and markedly increased alkaline phosphatase and direct bilirubin concentrations. Which of the following is the most likely cause?

ADVANCED General