Welcome to your Pharmacology Quizz
1.
Which of the following is the primary mechanism of action of propofol?
2.
Which of the following inhalational anaesthetics has the fastest induction time?
3.
What is the main advantage of sevoflurane over halothane?
4.
Which of the following pharmacokinetic properties affects the onset of action of intravenous anaesthetics?
5.
Which of the following drugs is a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker?
6.
The pharmacokinetic parameter that describes the time it takes for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce by half is called:
7.
Which of the following inhalational anaesthetics is associated with the highest risk of hepatotoxicity?
8.
The primary mechanism by which volatile anaesthetics cause vasodilation is:
9.
What is the effect of opioids on the respiratory system?
10.
Which of the following drugs is most commonly used for induction of anaesthesia in pediatric patients?
11.
What is the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines in anaesthesia?
12.
Which of the following is a major side effect of nitrous oxide when used in anaesthesia?
13.
Which inhalational anaesthetic has the highest potency, as measured by MAC (Minimum Alveolar Concentration)?
14.
The primary site of metabolism for most intravenous anaesthetics is:
15.
Which of the following intravenous anaesthetics has the shortest duration of action?
16.
Which of the following drugs is the most potent NMDA receptor antagonist used in anaesthesia?
17.
What is the primary mechanism by which volatile anaesthetics affect the cardiovascular system?
18.
The primary action of succinylcholine is to:
19.
What is the most significant side effect of halothane in susceptible individuals?
20.
Which drug is commonly used to reverse the effects of non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers?
21.
Which of the following is a common interaction between anaesthetic agents and opioids?
22.
The interaction between nitrous oxide and vitamin B12 can result in:
23.
Which of the following drugs is likely to interact with the metabolism of sevoflurane, increasing its anesthetic potency?
24.
Which of the following drugs should be avoided in patients receiving isoflurane due to the risk of arrhythmias?
25.
Which of the following is a contraindication for using succinylcholine?
26.
The combination of volatile anaesthetics with alpha-adrenergic antagonists can cause:
27.
Which of the following drugs can enhance the sedative effects of midazolam?
28.
Which of the following is an effect of ketamine on the cardiovascular system?
29.
The use of benzodiazepines in combination with which of the following drugs may increase the risk of respiratory depression?
30.
The combination of enflurane with which of the following drugs increases the risk of nephrotoxicity?
31.
Which of the following drugs can potentiate the action of local anaesthetics by inhibiting its metabolism?
32.
Which of the following is a common side effect of etomidate?
33.
Which of the following pharmacologic effects is most commonly seen with the use of desflurane in high concentrations?
34.
Which of the following drugs can interact with succinylcholine to cause severe hyperkalemia?
35.
Which of the following is the effect of nitrous oxide on vitamin B12 metabolism?
36.
What is the mechanism of action of dexmedetomidine as an adjunct in anaesthesia?
37.
Which of the following drugs has an interaction with sevoflurane that may increase the risk of renal toxicity?
38.
Which of the following medications should be used with caution in patients receiving inhalational anaesthetics due to the risk of arrhythmias?
39.
What is the effect of opioid antagonists like naloxone when used during anaesthesia?
40.
Which of the following is the most significant interaction of local anaesthetics with beta-blockers?
41.
Which of the following drugs is contraindicated in patients with a history of malignant hyperthermia?
42.
Which of the following drugs is used to reverse the effects of benzodiazepines in anaesthesia?
43.
Which inhalational anaesthetic is most likely to cause airway irritation and coughing during induction?
44.
The risk of serotonin syndrome is increased when which of the following drugs is used concurrently with anaesthetics?
45.
The combination of which of the following anaesthetics and drugs is most likely to cause hypertension during surgery?
46.
Which of the following is the most common adverse effect of the opioid analgesic fentanyl during anaesthesia?
47.
Which of the following pharmacokinetic factors primarily influences the duration of action of inhalational anaesthetics?
48.
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of nitrous oxide during anaesthesia?
49.
Which of the following factors increases the risk of toxicity from local anaesthetics?
50.
Which of the following inhalational anaesthetics has the lowest MAC (Minimum Alveolar Concentration)?
51.
Which of the following drugs is most likely to interact with propofol and cause enhanced sedation?
52.
Which of the following drugs is commonly used to prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in patients undergoing general anaesthesia?
53.
Which of the following is the primary effect of atropine when used as a premedication for anaesthesia?
54.
The concurrent use of which of the following medications with volatile anaesthetics is most likely to increase the risk of arrhythmias?
55.
Which of the following is the most significant effect of opioids on the gastrointestinal system during anaesthesia?
56.
Which of the following is the primary reason for using nitrous oxide during general anaesthesia?
57.
Which of the following drugs is most commonly used for the induction of anaesthesia in patients with cardiovascular instability?
58.
Which of the following factors primarily determines the potency of inhalational anaesthetics?
59.
Which of the following drugs, when used in conjunction with anaesthetics, can lead to significant hypothermia?
60.
Which of the following local anaesthetics is most commonly associated with methemoglobinemia when used in high doses?
61.
The combination of which of the following drugs with inhalational anaesthetics increases the risk of arrhythmias?
62.
Which of the following drugs is contraindicated in patients with porphyria during anaesthesia?
63.
Which of the following is an adverse effect of high-dose ketamine administration?
64.
Which of the following volatile anaesthetics has the highest blood-gas partition coefficient?
65.
Which of the following drugs is most likely to cause hypertension in response to a rapid bolus during induction of anaesthesia?
66.
Which of the following is the primary effect of the interaction between lithium and anaesthetics?
67.
Which of the following local anaesthetics is least likely to cause systemic toxicity?
68.
Which of the following anaesthetics is least likely to cause postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)?
69.
Which of the following drugs is most commonly associated with anaphylaxis during anaesthesia?
70.
Which of the following factors influences the speed of induction of anaesthesia with inhalational agents?
71.
Which of the following drugs can increase the duration of action of non-depolarizing muscle relaxants during anaesthesia?
72.
The administration of which of the following drugs can reduce the dose requirements of propofol during anaesthesia?
73.
Which of the following drugs is most likely to cause a decrease in the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) of volatile anaesthetics?
74.
Which of the following inhalational anaesthetics is most commonly associated with hepatotoxicity?
75.
Which of the following drugs is known to decrease the effectiveness of non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers during anaesthesia?
76.
Which of the following drugs is contraindicated in patients with a history of seizures when undergoing anaesthesia?
77.
Which of the following anaesthetics is most likely to cause tachycardia and increased myocardial oxygen demand?
78.
The use of which of the following drugs is most likely to cause the development of methemoglobinemia when used with local anaesthetics?
79.
Which of the following anaesthetics is most likely to cause dose-dependent hypotension during induction?
80.
The effect of which of the following drugs is reversed by naloxone during anaesthesia?
81.
Which of the following drugs is most likely to be used for intraoperative management of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH)?
82.
Which of the following factors primarily affects the pharmacodynamics of volatile anaesthetics?
83.
Which of the following local anaesthetics is most likely to cause cardiovascular toxicity?
84.
Which of the following medications can be used to reverse the effects of neuromuscular blockade after surgery?
85.
Which of the following is the primary mechanism of action of nitrous oxide as an anaesthetic?
86.
Which of the following inhalational anaesthetics is most likely to cause significant myocardial depression?
87.
Which of the following drugs may potentiate the effects of neuromuscular blocking agents?
88.
Which of the following anaesthetics is most likely to be used for a patient with a history of asthma due to its bronchodilatory properties?
89.
The use of which of the following medications is most likely to cause delayed recovery after anaesthesia?
90.
Which of the following drugs is most likely to interact with volatile anaesthetics to increase the risk of arrhythmias?
91.
Which of the following inhalational anaesthetics is most likely to increase the production of carbon monoxide when used with dry carbon dioxide absorbents?
92.
Which of the following is the primary adverse effect associated with the use of succinylcholine during anaesthesia?
93.
Which of the following drugs is commonly used as an adjunct to volatile anaesthetics for its analgesic properties during surgery?
94.
Which of the following intravenous anaesthetics has the fastest onset of action?
95.
Which of the following drug interactions is most likely to increase the risk of hypotension during anaesthesia?
96.
Which of the following is the most likely effect of co-administration of local anaesthetics with vasoconstrictors (e.g., epinephrine)?
97.
Which of the following drugs may increase the requirements of anaesthetic agents during surgery?
98.
Which of the following inhalational anaesthetics is most likely to cause hepatotoxicity in susceptible individuals?
99.
Which of the following agents is used to reverse opioid-induced respiratory depression during anaesthesia?
100.
The use of which of the following drugs in high doses is most likely to cause skeletal muscle rigidity and hyperthermia?
