10 Random Questions


The most likely cause of this capnographic tracing obtained just after laryngoscopy and intubation is

BASIC Equipment & Physics General

The induction dose of thiopental should be decreased in each of the following situations EXCEPT


A 28-year-old woman receives a lumbar epidural anesthetic for uncomplicated labor and delivery. During removal of the catheter, 1 cm breaks off and remains in her back. After informing the patient, the most appropriate management is

ADVANCED OB Regional & Pain

The initial reduction in core temperature during general anesthesia is caused by


During induction of anesthesia for cesarean delivery, pancuronium is inadvertently substituted for succinylcholine. The neonate shows no clinical signs of muscle relaxation because pancuronium is

BASIC Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics

A 60-year-old man undergoing resection of an abdominal aortic aneurysm has an increase in measured mixed venous oxygen saturation from 70% to 90%. Which of the following is the most likely cause?


A patient has a seizure within seconds after receiving a retrobulbar injection of 0.5% bupivacaine with epinephrine 1:200,000. Which of the following is the most likely cause?

ADVANCED Regional & Pain

A patient has severe pain after total knee arthroplasty. Systemic opioids are most likely to modify the pain through action at which of the following sites?

BASIC Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics

The most likely effect of a celiac plexus block for an abdominal operation is

ADVANCED Regional & Pain

Which of the following is the most likely sequela of interscalene brachial plexus block?

ADVANCED Regional & Pain