10 Random Questions


A newly developed volatile anesthetic has a MAC of 10% in oxygen for adults. Which of the following statements concerning this anesthetic is true?

BASIC Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics

Which of the following is most likely to increase hepatic blood flow during general anesthesia?

BASIC General

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

BASIC General

A 20-year-old woman with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus is scheduled for urgent drainage of an abdominal abscess. She received an initial dose of regular insulin 10 units followed by regular insulin 5 units/hr for the past five hours. Laboratory studies show serum sodium concentration 128 mEq/L, potassium 5.4 mEq/L, chloride 80 mEq/L, and glucose 750 mg/dl. The most appropriate perioperative management is

ADVANCED General

Which of the following is most effective for maintaining core body temperature in an adult during general anesthesia for foot surgery?


The alveolar concentrations of anesthetics increase more rapidly in children than in adults because of a greater

ADVANCED Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics Pediatric

Which of the following limits the use of nalbuphine for relief of postoperative pain?

BASIC Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics

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


Mepivacaine 40 ml of a 1% solution with epinephrine 1:200,000 is injected into the brachial plexus sheath at the axilla after eliciting a paresthesia in the ulnar nerve distribution. Which of the following is most likely to remain intact?

ADVANCED Regional & Pain

Five minutes after intrathecal administration of tetracaine 12 mg in hyperbaric solution, a 60-year-old man has a weak hand grasp. Respirations are normal, heart rate has decreased from 80 to 45 bpm, and blood pressure has decreased from 150/80 to 90/50 mmHg. The most appropriate management at this time is

ADVANCED Regional & Pain