10 Random Questions


The hemodynamic changes shown would most likely result from infusion of

BASIC Respiratory & Critical Care Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics

A healthy 10-kg child is flushed and restless after premedication with meperidine 15 mg and scopolamine 0.2 mg intramuscularly. His skin is warm and dry; temperature is 38°C, pulse is 130 bpm, and blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg. The most likely cause is

ADVANCED Pediatric

Which of the following is the most likely cause of the coronary steal phenomenon?

ADVANCED Cardiac

If administered epidurally in equipotent doses, which of the following opioids will produce analgesia over the greatest number of dermatomes?


A 34-year-old man has hyperkalemia-induced asystole. After initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation, which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?


A 19-year-old man is undergoing inguinal herniorrhaphy. He is anesthetized with a spinal block supplemented with midazolam and fentanyl. During the procedure, he has sudden loss of consciousness, profound hypotension, and bradycardia; systolic pressure is 40 mmHg and heart rate is 30 bpm. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is started. The most appropriate next step is administration of

ADVANCED General

A 56-year-old woman with pulmonary fibrosis is scheduled for pneumonectomy. Which of the following parameters best predicts potential postoperative functional impairment?

ADVANCED Respiratory & Critical Care General

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

BASIC Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics

The arterial waveform and EKG shown are from a 60-year-old man with uremia who is the PACU after hip surgery under general anesthesia. The patient is drowsy, extubated, and breathing easily. The most likely diagnosis is


The second gas effect refers to

BASIC Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics