10 Random Questions


The flow proportioning system on an anesthesia machine

BASIC Equipment & Physics

A patient develops urticaria and pruritus while receiving a blood transfusion in the PACU. Blood pressure and heart rate are unchanged from pretransfusion values. The most appropriate action is administration of

BASIC Transfusions & Fluids

Hypothermia to 29°C will decrease

BASIC General

Leakage current and microshock hazards are eliminated by

BASIC Equipment & Physics

Preoperative administration of an alpha-adrenergic blocker for 10 days to patients with pheochromocytoma will decrease

ADVANCED General

A 57-year-old man has back pain, a heart rate of 90 bpm, decreased pulse in the left arm, and blood pressure of 200/110 mmHg. During infusion of nitroprusside, heart rate increases to 115 bpm and blood pressure decreases to 140/80 mmHg. The most appropriate management at this time is administration of

ADVANCED General

Which of the following is a known effect of propofol?

BASIC Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics

Which of the following is the most important function of temperature compensation in anesthetic vaporizers?

BASIC Equipment & Physics

Nausea and vomiting in pediatric outpatients are

ADVANCED Pediatric

Which of the following is an indication for administration of fresh frozen plasma?

BASIC Transfusions & Fluids