10 Random Questions


A 45-year-old man is scheduled for exploratory laparotomy. Six months ago, he received doxorubicin (Adriamycin) therapy for testicular cancer. This patient is at increased risk for

BASIC Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics

Normal pseudocholinesterase

BASIC Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics

Following induction of general anesthesia, mask ventilation and the initial attempt at intubation is unsuccessful. Which of the following procedures is most appropriate?

BASIC General

Compared with epidural administration of hydrophilic opioids, epidural administration of lipophilic opioids is associated with

ADVANCED Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics Regional & Pain

A 24-year-old man is undergoing induction of general anesthesia prior to appendectomy. During laryngoscopy, he regurgitates a large amount of bilious material. An endotracheal tube is inserted; aspiration shows bile-stained fluid. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?


An EKG shows ventricular tachycardia in a patient with a heart rate of 160 bpm and a blood pressure of 90/60 mmHg. The best initial therapeutic maneuver prior to cardioversion is

BASIC General Cardiac

Which of the following is the most appropriate management of decreased cardiac output in patients with isolated aortic insufficiency?

ADVANCED Cardiac

Which of the following statements concerning use of amitriptyline to treat chronic pain is true?

ADVANCED Regional & Pain

An infant is delivered by forceps following labor in which variable decelerations were noted. Amniotic fluid was clear. Initial evaluation shows a cyanotic, limp infant with a heart rate of 80 bpm, poor respiratory efforts, and grimacing in response to suctioning. The most appropriate method of resuscitation for this newborn is

ADVANCED Pediatric

The portion of the infant airway with the smallest cross-sectional area occurs at the level of the

ADVANCED Pediatric