1.
Which of the following is the most reliable indicator of endotracheal tube placement during general anesthesia?
2.
Which of the following agents is contraindicated in a patient with a history of malignant hyperthermia (MH)?
3.
Which of the following is most likely to be affected by a preoperative history of obesity in anesthesia?
4.
Which of the following is the most appropriate action when a patient under general anesthesia develops bradycardia (heart rate < 40 bpm)?
5.
Which of the following inhaled anesthetic agents is least likely to cause hepatic toxicity?
6.
What is the mechanism of action of midazolam?
7.
Which of the following is a contraindication to the use of nitrous oxide in anesthesia?
8.
During a general anesthesia induction, the most likely cause of hypotension after administering propofol is:
9.
Which of the following is the primary mechanism by which volatile anesthetics cause myocardial depression?
10.
Which of the following is the most appropriate fluid for a 70-kg adult male undergoing major abdominal surgery who is expected to require 3 liters of fluid replacement during the procedure?
11.
Which of the following statements about spinal anesthesia is true?
12.
A patient undergoing general anesthesia experiences a decrease in oxygen saturation, increased peak inspiratory pressure, and the inability to ventilate through the mask. What is the most likely cause of these changes?
13.
Which of the following is an example of a depolarizing neuromuscular blocker?
14.
Which of the following would be most appropriate for managing a patient with acute intraoperative anaphylaxis during general anesthesia?
15.
Which of the following is the most appropriate method to monitor the depth of anesthesia in a patient with a history of malignant hyperthermia?
16.
Which of the following is a known side effect of the opioid fentanyl during anesthesia?
17.
What is the main advantage of using an epidural catheter for anesthesia compared to spinal anesthesia?
18.
Which of the following anesthetic agents is most commonly associated with nephrotoxicity?
19.
Which of the following is a primary concern when using nitrous oxide in a patient with a vitamin B12 deficiency?
20.
Which of the following is a common complication of using succinylcholine during anesthesia?
21.
Which of the following techniques is most effective in minimizing the risk of aspiration during general anesthesia induction?
22.
Which of the following is a common side effect of ketamine when used as an anesthetic agent?
23.
What is the mechanism of action of dexmedetomidine (Precedex) as an anesthetic agent?
24.
Which of the following interventions should be prioritized in a patient undergoing general anesthesia who develops anaphylactic shock during surgery?
25.
Which of the following drugs is most likely to cause a prolonged neuromuscular blockade when used in a patient with renal failure?
26.
Which of the following anesthetic agents is most likely to increase intracranial pressure?
27.
A 75-year-old patient undergoing elective surgery is on chronic aspirin therapy. Which of the following is the most appropriate action regarding the use of aspirin before surgery?
28.
Which of the following is the most appropriate fluid to administer in a patient experiencing significant blood loss during surgery?
29.
Which of the following is the most likely cause of hypoxia in a patient with a closed circuit during general anesthesia?
30.
Which of the following is the most common cause of perioperative cardiac arrest during general anesthesia?
31.
Which of the following is the most common side effect of propofol?
