10 Random Questions


Which of the following neural functions demonstrates the highest segmental block after spinal anesthesia?

BASIC Regional & Pain

The best indication that a patient is ready for discharge from an outpatient facility after spinal anesthesia is return of


A 2.2-kg, 6-hour-old neonate is to undergo gastrostomy followed by repair of a tracheoesophageal fistula. During induction with halothane, air, and oxygen, the abdomen becomes distended. Appropriate management is to

ADVANCED Pediatric

If administered prior to induction of anesthesia, which of the following drugs is most likely to cause tachycardia?

BASIC Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics

Which of the following is an effect of ketorolac administered after vaginal hysterectomy?

BASIC Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics

Compared with a patient who is breathing spontaneously, a patient in the supine position receiving controlled positive-pressure ventilation will most likely have which of the following findings?

BASIC Respiratory & Critical Care

Pulmonary artery diastolic pressure increases acutely from 10 to 20 mmHg in a 28-year-old man undergoing cervical laminectomy in the sitting position. The most appropriate first step in the management of this patient is to

ADVANCED Cardiac

The use of droperidol as a preanesthetic medication has been associated with each of the following EXCEPT

BASIC Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics

During uncomplicated mask induction with halothane and 50% nitrous oxide in oxygen in a 6-month-old infant with a large ventricular septal defect and valvular pulmonic stenosis, SpO2 decreases from 85% (room air) to 60%; heart rate is 100 bpm and blood pressure is 62/40 mmHg. The most appropriate management is to

ADVANCED Pediatric Cardiac

Which of the following statements concerning pressure support ventilation is true?

BASIC Respiratory & Critical Care