10 Random Questions


Neuromuscular blockade of the diaphragm is best ensured by monitoring which of the following peripheral muscles?


A 65-year-old man is disoriented and has a headache and nausea in the recovery room 30 minutes after transurethral resection of the prostate with glycine irrigation performed under spinal anesthesia. Heart rate is 50 bpm and blood pressure is 180/110 mmHg. Which of the following is LEAST likely?

ADVANCED General

A 37-year-old woman with pregnancy-induced hypertension develops oliguria two hours after cesarean delivery during epidural .anesthesia. Despite infusion of 2000 mL of crystalloid solution, urine output remains 10 mL/hr. Which of the following laboratory findings is most suggestive of acute tubular necrosis?


The development of tachycardia is most hazardous in patients with which of the following conditions?


An otherwise healthy 42-year-old woman is referred for management of pain associated with adenocarcinoma of the breast and metastasis to the anterior body of L3. She perceives the pain as moderate and currently takes no pain medication. Her oncologist estimates her life expectancy to be 18 months. The most appropriate initial management is

ADVANCED Regional & Pain

The best premedication regimen for a known active narcotic addict would include

BASIC Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics Regional & Pain

A 35-year-old woman undergoes a one-hour abdominal liposuction procedure under general anesthesia. During the procedure, 2000 ml of crystalloid is administered and 800 ml of fatty tissue is extracted. Thirty minutes postoperatively, blood pressure is 75/40 mmHg and heart rate is 100 bpm; SpO2 is 94% on room air. Which of the following is the most likely cause of these findings?

ADVANCED Transfusions & Fluids General

A previously healthy 28-year-old man is admitted to the emergency department with a probable opioid overdose. Arterial blood gas values are: PaO2 49 mmHg, PaCO2 76 mmHg, and pH 7.12 while breathing room air. Which of the following statements is true?

BASIC Respiratory & Critical Care

Each of the following contributes to hypotension following induction of anesthesia with propofol EXCEPT


Following cardiopulmonary bypass, right ventricular distention is noted after infusion of protamine 40 mg. Pulmonary artery pressure has increased from 25/18 to 50/30 mmHg and systemic arterial pressure has decreased from 110/65 to 0 mmHg. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment?

ADVANCED Cardiac