10 Random Questions

Which of the following factors is LEAST likely to affect serum ionized calcium concentration following blood transfusion?

BASIC Transfusions & Fluids

A bilateral superior laryngeal nerve block performed to facilitate fiberoptic intubation will provide anesthesia of the

BASIC General Regional & Pain

Each of the following is associated with an increased alveolar-arterial oxygen tension difference EXCEPT

The rate of induction with inhalational agents is more rapid in neonates than adults because of a relatively increased

ADVANCED Pediatric

A 16-year-old girl is receiving isoflurane, nitrous oxide, oxygen, and pancuronium for insertion of a Harrington rod. In order to perform a "wake-up test" the muscle relaxant was antagonized with neostigmine 2.5 mg and atropine 1 mg. The patient abruptly moved all extremities and was given thiopental 100 mg and succinylcholine 100 mg rapidly. Forty-five minutes later no twitch could be elicited with a nerve stimulator. The most likely explanation is

BASIC Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics Pediatric

Each of the following is a physiologic effect of intra-aortic balloon pump therapy EXCEPT

BASIC Respiratory & Critical Care Cardiac

A 45-year-old man with chronic liver failure is scheduled for liver transplantation. Which of the following preoperative findings is most likely?

ADVANCED General

Which of the following is the most likely effect of administration of magnesium sulfate in a patient with preeclampsia?

ADVANCED OB

A sedative/hypnotic drug is administered prior to electroconvulsive therapy to do which of the following?

A 26-year-old patient with multiple trauma is admitted to the intensive care unit postoperatively. The early development of polyuria, hypotension, low urine sodium excretion, high serum osmolality, and normal serum creatinine concentration is best explained by

ADVANCED General