10 Random Questions
Which of the following is the most likely effect of intramuscular ketamine used for induction of anesthesia in a 2-year-old child undergoing elective surgery?
- (A) Bronchoconstriction
- (B) Decreased heart rate
- (C) Decreased intracranial pressure
- (D) Increased salivation
- (E) Respiratory depression
Each of the following would slow induction with a volatile anesthetic agent EXCEPT
- (A) hypoalbuminemia
- (B) hyperlipemia
- (C) clean rubber tubing in the circle system
- (D) fresh soda lime
- (E) obesity
Which of the following correctly describes the anatomic location of the stellate ganglion?
- (A) Anterior to the transverse process of C5
- (B) Anterior to the transverse process of C7
- (C) Posterior to the prevertebral fascia
- (D) Posterior to the vertebral artery
- (E) Lateral to the carotid artery
To detect the delivery of a hypoxic gas mixture, the optimal location for an oxygen analyzer in this circle is
- (A) 1
- (B) 2
- (C) 3
- (D) 4
- (E) 5
A complication of terbutaline therapy to terminate premature labor is
- (A) bronchoconstriction
- (B) hypoglycemia
- (C) fetal bradycardia
- (D) closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus
- (E) pulmonary edema
Neurolytic block is most appropriate for
- (A) abdominal pain secondary to hepatic carcinoma
- (B) abdominal pain secondary to chronic pancreatitis
- (C) persistent chest wall pain secondary to intercostal neuralgia following a thoracotomy for trauma
- (D) reflex sympathetic dystrophy of the upper extremity with an excellent but transient response to a series of stellate ganglion blocks with local anesthetic
- (E) a diabetic patient scheduled for surgical sympathectomy to relieve unilateral lower extremity pain secondary to severe peripheral vascular disease
A 58-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis and hyperactive gag reflex requires awake intubation prior to cervical spine stabilization. Which of the following regional nerve blocks is most appropriate?
- (A) Deep cervical plexus
- (B) Glossopharyngeal nerve
- (C) Hypoglossal nerve
- (D) Superior laryngeal nerve
- (E) Trigeminal nerve
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
- (A) decreased euglobulin lysis time
- (B) decreased platelet count
- (C) prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time
- (D) prolonged bleeding time
- (E) prolonged prothrombin time
Which of the following neurophysiologic monitoring modalities is LEAST affected by administration of volatile anesthetic agents?
- (A) Brain stem auditory evoked potentials
- (B) Electroencephalogram
- (C) Motor evoked potentials
- (D) Somatosensory evoked potentials
- (E) Visual evoked potentials
Which of the following abnormalities in serum is most likely to result from intraoperative discontinuation of parenteral hyperalimentation?
- (A) Hypocalcemia
- (B) Hypocarbia
- (C) Hypoglycemia
- (D) Hypokalemia
- (E) Hyponatremia