10 Random Questions


Which of the following inhalational anesthetics best relieves left ventricular outflow obstruction in a patient with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (IHSS)?


Pulsus paradoxus is commonly seen during anesthesia in patients with each of the following conditions EXCEPT

BASIC General Cardiac

A 30-year-old man who is undergoing laparotomy and resection of a large kidney tumor has a decrease in SpO2 from 100% to 92% and an increase in peak airway pressure from 20 to 35 cm H2O. Plateau pressure is unchanged at 18 cm H2O. Which of the following is the most likely cause?

BASIC Equipment & Physics Respiratory & Critical Care General

Intractable pain due to unresectable pancreatic carcinoma is most effectively treated with

ADVANCED Regional & Pain

The acute onset of hypotension without a decrease in mixed venous oxygen saturation is most likely associated with the onset of

ADVANCED Respiratory & Critical Care General

A 28-year-old patient has severe laryngospasm after extubation of the trachea following general anesthesia. Administration of 100% oxygen using continuous positive airway pressure does not improve symptoms. SpO2 is 75%. Which of the following is the most appropriate immediate management?

BASIC General

A moderately obese 38-year-old woman is using patient-controlled morphine analgesia one day after open cholecystectomy. While breathing room air, oxygen saturation is 85%, Pa02 is 48 mmHg, PaC02 is 42 mmHg, and pH is 7.36. In addition to administration of oxygen, the most effective management is to


In the absence of coronary artery disease, isoflurane-induced vasodilation and tachycardia are beneficial hemodynamic goals for which of the following cardiac diseases?

ADVANCED General Cardiac

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

Systemic hypothermia to 30°C is accompanied by