10 Random Questions


Which of the following statements concerning intercostal nerve block for postoperative pain is true?

ADVANCED Regional & Pain

Which of the following is the most likely adverse effect of prolonged intravenous administration of nitroglycerin?

BASIC Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics

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


Four hours after open cholecystectomy, a patient who is breathing spontaneously has an SpO2 of 93% in the supine position and an SpO2 of 98% when placed in the head-up position. The most likely cause of this change is an increase in which of the following?

BASIC Respiratory & Critical Care

The primary purpose of denitrogenation prior to anesthetic induction is to

BASIC Respiratory & Critical Care General

A delay in surgery for 24 to 48 hours for preoperative stabilization and preparation is acceptable in each of the following neonatal conditions EXCEPT

ADVANCED Pediatric

Which of the following statements concerning anesthetic management for MRIs is true?


Which of the following is LEAST likely to decrease myocardial oxygen supply?


Immediately after a retrobulbar block for cataract surgery, the eye grossly protrudes and the patient has the sensation of pressure in the eye. The most appropriate initial intervention is

ADVANCED Regional & Pain

Left ventricular end-diastolic volume is most likely to be underestimated by pulmonary artery occlusion pressure in patients with

ADVANCED Cardiac