Pregunta 1
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A new intravenous anaesthetic is found to have a very large volume of distribution. This drug is most likely to have which of the following properties?
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Hydrophilic with a high degree of plasma protein binding
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Hydrophilic with a large non-ionized fraction
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Hydrophilic with a low degree of tissue protein binding
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Lipophilic with a high degree of tissue protein binding
Pregunta 2
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Each of the following drugs causes enhanced activity of the gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor EXCEPT:
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Etomidate
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Midazolam
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Ketamine
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Propofol
Pregunta 3
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What is the primary purpose of denitrogenation prior to anesthetic induction?
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Improving matching of ventilation and perfusion
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Increasing oxygen reserve in the functional residual capacity
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Increasing contribution of second gas effect to rate of induction
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Maximising arterial oxygen content
Pregunta 4
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Which one of the following factors exerts the greatest effect on the extent of spread of local anesthetic following subarachnoid block with hyperbaric Bupivacaine?
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Patient position
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Barbotage
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Added epinephrine
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Total dose of drug
Pregunta 5
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Which one of the following best describes the reason for the rapid offset of effect of the induction agents?
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Ester hydrolysis
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Liver metabolism
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Renal excretion
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Redistribution
Pregunta 6
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If 50% Nitrous oxide is inhaled for 3 days
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The lymphocyte count falls
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Vit B12 deficiency anaemia develops
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Megaloblastic bone marrow changes occur
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Peripheral neuropathy develops
Pregunta 7
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Which one of the following structures is not encountered during direct laryngoscopy?
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Vallecula
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Cricoid Cartilage
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Epiglottis
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Arytenoid Cartilage
Pregunta 8
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Regarding the comparative consideration of epidural ad spinal anaesthesia, which one of the following is CORRECT?
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A postdural puncture headache is a potential complication that occurs with both spinal and epidural techniques
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The epidural space is identified by puncture of the dura and free flow of cerebral spinal fluid
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The lumbar puncture for spinal anesthesic should be performed above L1 to avoid trauma to the cauda equina
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Epidural anaesthesia is usually faster in onset than spinal anaesthesia
Pregunta 9
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The narrowest portion of the neonate's airway is at the level of the
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Glottis
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Pharynx
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Trachea
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Cricoid
Pregunta 10
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All but one of the following are contraindications to succinylcholine. Indicate the exception
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Cervical spinal cord injury (1 week ago)
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Malignant hyperthermia susceptibility
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Monoamine oxidase administration
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Burn injury (24 hours ago)
Pregunta 11
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A 17-year-old boy develops pulmonary edema after resolution of postoperative laryngospasm. While breathing 100% oxygen, SpO2 is 80%.
Which of the following is the most appropriate management?
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Administration of albuterol
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Positive-pressure ventilation
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Infusion of nitroglycerin
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Administration of furosemide
Pregunta 12
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Which one of the following conditions is not associated with upregulation of the postjunctional acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction?
Pregunta 13
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The right lung has
Pregunta 14
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Oxygen consumption is one-third that at 37°C
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Active rewarming should be commenced
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Oxygen solubility is raised
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Carbon dioxide solubility is reduced
Pregunta 15
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If 50% nitrous oxide is inhaled for 3 days
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The lymphocyte count falls
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Peripheral neuropathy develops
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Vit. B12 deficiency anaemia develops
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Methionine svnthetase activity is reduced
Pregunta 16
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A volatile liquid is allowed to equilibrate with a mixture of gases.
The resulting partial pressure of the vapour will depend on
Pregunta 17
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A 36-year-old woman is receiveing general anesthesia for a diagnostic laparoscopy in the Trendelenburg position with carbon dioxide insufflation. During a 15-minute period after induction. her SpO2 decreases from 99% to 90% and PetCO2 increases from 38 to 43 mmHg. FiO2 is 0.3; all ventilator settings have been constant.
Which of the following is the most likely cause of the decrease in SpO2?
Pregunta 18
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Which one of the following best explains the failure of nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents to produce fasciculation?
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Absence of acetylcholine receptor activation
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Binding in the ion channel of the acetylcholine receptor
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Binding to agonist and antagonist sites on the acetylcholine receptor
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Binding to presynaptic and postsynaptic acetylcholine receptors
Pregunta 19
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About Nitrous oxide we can say
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N2O forbidden in low flow anesthesia
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It can stabile the patient with increased intracranial pressure
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N2O reduces the preen house effect
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It leads to a reduction of supplementary opioids and anesthetics
Pregunta 20
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Hypotension is least likely to occur following induction with which of the following anesthetic agents?
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Midazolam
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Methohexital
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Etomidate
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Propofol
Pregunta 21
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The complete absence of a capnographic waveform immediately following endotracheal intubaion may indicate all but one of the following.
Indicate the exception:
Pregunta 22
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All but one of the following conditions will cause the capnograph to give a reading that is much lower than the arterial CO2.
Indicate the exception.
Pregunta 23
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Early signs and symptoms of local anesthetic toxicity include all but one of the following.
Indicate the exception:
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Tinnitus
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Perioral numbness
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Dizziness
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Hypertension
Pregunta 24
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Which one of the following most closely describes the MAC of three commonly-used volatile anesthetic agents?
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Desflurane 6%: Sevoflurane !%; Isoflurane 2%
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Desflurane 2%: Sevoflurane 6%; Isoflurane 1%
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Desflurane 6%: Sevoflurane 2%; Isotlurane 1%
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Desflurane 2%: Sevoflurane 1%: Isoflurane 6%
Pregunta 25
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In a patient receiving pressure support ventilation, pressure support breaths are triggered by achieving which of the following preset milestones?
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Pregunta 26
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In the early detection of an air embolism, the following is useful
Pregunta 27
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The right lung has
Pregunta 28
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Which one of the following factors exerts the greatest effect on the extent of spread of local anesthetic following subarachnoid block with hyperbaric Bupivacaine?
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Added epinephrine
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Barbotage
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Total dose of drug
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Patient position
Pregunta 29
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All but one of the following describe the CO2 absorber. Indicate the exention
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Changes colour as the soda lime becomes exhausted
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Is required if a circle circuit is being used
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Provides a waveform of exhaled carbon dioxide
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Allows for economical use of anaesthetic gases
Pregunta 30
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Two hours after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, an obese 45-year-old woman is receiving intravenous patient-controlled analgesia with morphine. Her SpO2 is 92% on room air. Which ONE of the following is the most likely?
Pregunta 31
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About N2O we can say
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It leads to a reduction of supplementary opioids and anesthetia
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The use prevents vomiting!
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N2O is forbidden in low flow anesthsia
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N2O reduces the green house effect
Pregunta 32
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Suxamethonium does not cross the placenta because of
Pregunta 33
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Has a similar boiling point to enflurane
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Has a MAC of 0.56% in oxygen
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Has a lower blood/gas coefficient than halothane
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Is extensively metabolised
Pregunta 34
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After induction of anesthesia, the anesthesiologist is unable to intubate the patient. Which one of the following is the most important management priority?
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Ensuring that intubation is achieved as soon as possible
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Ensuring that bag-mask ventilation is achievable
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Inserting a laryngeal mask
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Ensuring that the patient does not awaken until intubation is successfully achieved
Pregunta 35
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The abbreviation “MAC” stands for
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Minimal alveolar concentration
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Minimal arterial concentration
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Maximal arterial concentration
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Maximal alveolar concentration
Pregunta 36
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Shivering can lead to all but one of the following. Indicate the exception:
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Interference with monitor signal interpretation
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Increased oxygen consumption ,
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Increased anesthesia requirements
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Decreased carbon dioxide production
Pregunta 37
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(Var 4 10) All but one of the following are disadvantages of general anesthesia for Caesarian section. Indicate the exception
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Increased rise of inspiration in the pregnant patient
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Increases risk of unawareness under anesthesia
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Increased anesthesia requirements
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Exacerbation of ?
Pregunta 38
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Pressure support ventilation
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Delivers a specified volume regardless of airway pressure
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Can only be used in a spontaneously breathing patient
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Can not be used in conjunction with continuous positive airway pressure
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Increases the work of breathing
Pregunta 39
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The following commonly contributes to poor oxygenation during general anaesthesia
Pregunta 40
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Begins at C4 and ends at T6
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Is supplied entirely by the bronchial arteries
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Is lined by transitional epithelium
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Is narrowest at the level of the cricoid in a child
Pregunta 41
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An adult breathing 100% oxygen at sca level may suffer from
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Permanent visual damage
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Convulsions
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Retrosternal chost pain
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Dizziness
Pregunta 42
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Immediately after complete transection of the spinal cord, the following occur
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Loss of sensation but no loss of power
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Flaccid paralysis with loss of sensation end reflexes
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Loss of motor function and sensation with no loss of reflexes
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Loss of power but no loss of sensation
Pregunta 43
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All but one of the following are contraindications to post-operative epidural analgesia. Indicate the exception
Pregunta 44
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The primary toxic effect of Bupivacaine on the cardiovascular system is
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Blockade of norepinephrine release
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Coronary vasoconstriction
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Delay of ventricular repolarization
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Increased atrial excitability
Pregunta 45
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Redistribution from the brain to which of the following sites is primarily responsible for emergence after a single dose of Propotol?
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Fat
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Skeletal muscle
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Lung
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Liver
Pregunta 46
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About the MAC we can say
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To low level (< 0,7 MAC) can lead to awareness
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To high level (> 1,3 MAC) can lead to postoperative delirium
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To low level (< 1,3 MAC) can lead to postoperative vomiting
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The MAC depends on the gender and the body weight of the patient
Pregunta 47
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Suxamethonium does not cross the placenta because of
Pregunta 48
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You see a patient in the preoperative assessment clinic prior to her laparatomy for colon cancer. If the patient has an epidural inserted for post-operative pain she is likely to experience all but one of the following. Indicate the exception
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Reduced adrenal activation
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Improved respiratory function
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Hypertension
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Excellent post-operative pain control
Pregunta 49
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All but one of the following are ways to confirm endotracheal intubation. Indicate the exception
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Auscultation of both lung fields and over the stomach
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Easy advancement of the endotracheal tube without resistance
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Visualisation of the endotracheal tube through tube through the vocal cords
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Presence of a stable CO2 trace on the end-tidal capnography