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f9f81feb-3fc6-58df-a693-973dfaca26d3
The volume of O2 in half-full compressed-gas cylinder can be calculated by application of
Boyle's law
Dalton's law
Dalton's law
Charle's law
5
A
1
None of above
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3d86dc5a-87a4-5ea2-a92c-f74a7cfa9e56
The ratio of the density of a solution to the density of water is called
Mass
Baricity
Specific gravity
Relative density
5
C
1
None of the above
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54b7d780-35d6-508d-8c4c-1d9dbc7c94d0
At high altitudes, the flow of a gas through a rotameter will be
Greater than expected
Less than expected
Greater than expected at high flows but less than expected at low flows
Less than expected at high flows but greater than expected at low flows
5
E
2
Greater than expected at high flows but accurate at low flows
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e49904f0-282c-5db5-9ada-04961c92f616
The volume N2O in a half-full compressed-gas cylinder can be calculated by application of
Boyle's Law
Dalton's Law
Graham's Law
Charles' Law
5
E
1
None of the above
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4e0d6f9d-7641-5a12-9c76-2c3c250566fd
Turbulent gas flow through a tube increases
Lineary with the pressure gradient down the tube
Lineary with the density of the gas
To the forth power of the radius of the tube
Approximately to the square of the radius of the tube
4
D
1
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20eb5ef4-1915-5c04-80a8-76076253d040
Which of the following materials will not ignite during the laseer surgery of the airway?
Rubber
Silicone
Polyvinylchloride
Metal
4
D
1
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9945435e-2d0d-50d4-8c63-d922df966700
True statements concerning a closed scavenging-system interface include which of the following?
Failure to connect the system interface to the wall suction will result in barotrauma to the patient
Excessive wall suction will result in hypoventilation to the lungs
The scavenging reservoir bag will distend during inspiration
The scavenging reservoir bag will distend during expiration
4
D
1
null
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ba2d0d17-a9c7-5934-b35d-d4d4d0a4e4f2
The pin-index safety system prevents
Attachment of gas-administration equipment to the wrong gas line
Delivery of a hypoxic mixture from the rotameters to the patient
Delivery of the wrong gas from the central supply source
Incorrect yoke to compressed-gas cylinder connections
4
D
1
null
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bb717302-d170-5e63-862d-e7ef2d9c2741
Lasers capable of damaging all tissues include which of the following
Ruby
Argon
Neodymium-yttrium-aluminium-garnet(Nd-YAG)
CO2 laser
4
D
1
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31009ab0-26e1-5e90-977c-88cde7ab2654
A 15 kg dog weighs how many pounds?
30.3 lbs
33 lbs
6.8 lbs
28 lbs
4
B
1
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115c5042-577e-50be-a80e-ff8466155330
A 65 kg dog weighs how many pounds?
151 lbs
143 lbs
29.5 lbs
33 lbs
4
B
2
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c6f8664e-6f7d-5e3b-a92a-d577d4690232
A normal, healthy patient that is undergoing a spay surgery would fall where on the ARA scale?
1--minimal risk
2--low risk
3--moderate risk
4--high risk
5
A
1
5--extreme risk
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2f5c2c39-3c20-53d8-bdd1-15e44080c851
A patient with severe systemic disease, such as anemia, moderate dehydration, and compensated organ disease would fall where on the ARA scale?
1--minimial risk
2--low risk
3--moderate risk
4--high risk
5
C
2
5--extreme risk
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5e7edd1f-5c69-5449-bf90-c9ef3b3b1e48
Active scavengers used activated charcoal to remove waste anesthetic gas.
True
False
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null
2
B
1
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4c6a7295-1dc9-5476-86b6-b2c0f49d95ba
Cone-shaped devices that allow you to deliver oxygen and/or anesthetic gases to the patient without intubating them.
Induction chamber
Mask
Vaporizer
Flow meter
4
B
1
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d5783805-d653-5c5b-b6e0-e7e53da71b45
General anesthesia is defined as the loss of feeling or sensation to a specific area.
True
False
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2
B
1
null
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25b8dc0b-65b5-52a8-aa6a-0c1eb86ff236
It is recommended most patients be fasted for about ____ hours before the surgery.
6
12
18
24
4
B
1
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c078ff15-36a0-5f41-9378-fa4f2a9805bd
Ketamine is always used with a(n)
Anticholinergic
Sedative
Opioid
Tranquilizer
4
B
1
null
null
null
null
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9ef5fa23-654f-5065-9f74-77447069b28c
Long and intermediate-acting barbiturates are generally used for anticonvulsant therapy.
True
False
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null
2
A
1
null
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57e5b8be-19b2-55d7-ac5b-e4a0e8c33701
Scavenger units safely filter/route waste gas from induction chambers.
True
False
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2
B
1
null
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null
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21c65847-3e11-5b08-9fa2-477160ff9242
The manometer is measured in
G/dl
Cm/h20
Mmhg
Mph
4
B
1
null
null
null
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99e5a20a-24dc-5dbb-a282-ad5eedcb9c54
What drug will often make patients vomit after 5-10 minutes?
Butorphanol
Valium
Morphine
Atropine
4
C
1
null
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null
null
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1b2fe1c7-61b2-558a-9744-fb6d8cb617d3
___________ allow us to deliver oxygen and anesthetic gas to the patient which maintains them at a surgical plane of anesthesia.
Vaporizers
Rebreathing bags
Endotracheal tubes
Scavenger units
4
C
1
null
null
null
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f917de6b-3ead-5d3f-a349-dff9c248200a
Which of the following preanesthetic drugs lowers the seizure threshold?
Acepromazine
Valium
Xylazine
Fentanyl
4
A
1
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8fd8a55b-2d0d-5f34-9f06-26bcdd68ae98
Overall, considering both spontaneous and controlled ventilation, the Mapleson circuit requiring the lowest fresh gas flow rates is the
A
B
C
D
4
A
1
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71d4b34c-c45b-5553-ae4d-fc5abf5a44ab
Regarding monitoring for pediatric inhalation induction:
Temperature monitoring is essential during induction.
It is unwise to upset anxious children by placing a blood pressure cuff before induction.
A baseline ECG must be obtained before induction, especially in anxious children
It is unnecessary to obtain pre-induction blood pressures in neonates, often difficult to obtain due to motion.
4
B
1
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9d80a081-b7c7-59a2-8d35-ce018c50f30d
In a 12-year-old child the length of an oral endotracheal tube (from the lips to the mid trachea) should be:
12 cm
14 cm
16 cm
18 cm
5
D
2
20 cm
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0759d79b-e264-5427-92f5-a64bf720e9cf
A 6-year-old, 20-kg girl develops pulseless ventricular tachycardia after induction of anesthesia with halothane, nitrous oxide, and oxygen for a tonsillectomy. The anesthesiologist intubates the child, administers 100% oxygen, and starts chest compressions. When the defibrillator quickly arrives in the OR the defibril...
20 joules
40 joules
60 joules
80 joules
5
B
2
120 joules
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7c158303-f7a5-5f8b-b931-733be0afccb9
What is the first sign of inhalation anesthetic induction in a child?
Disappearance of eyelash reflex
Shallow, rapid breathing
Appearance of nystagmus
The patient does not react to verbal stimuli
4
C
1
null
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null
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493dd2de-388e-52a3-bbb0-6962dcd8426d
In ambient conditions, the most important determinant of oxygen content is:
Increased pH
2,3 DPG levels
Elevated temperature
Hemoglobin concentration
4
D
1
null
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null
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3c837b95-6080-58f0-ab41-e560f46a3235
A patient develops auditory hallucinations and has a convulsion while you are reducing a nasal fracture and packing the nares.  Spray and mucosal application of cocaine was used as an anesthetic.  Appropriate management is:
Call 911 and wait for EMT transport
Airway management and IV diazepam
Succinylcholine IV
Epinephrine IV
4
B
2
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9fc70cf1-54c9-50f5-9649-4aa2e64b21fe
The non-depolarizing agent that has a predictable rate of metabolism is:
Atracurium
D-tubocurarine
Vecruonium
Pancuronium
4
A
1
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c5b09ea6-c400-5cc2-8bcd-b3471c758e47
The best method to determine the proper placement of an endotracheal tube is:
Exhaust tube capnography
Auscultation of the chest
Observation of chest motion with ventilation
Visualization of the chords
4
A
1
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d5555f35-19ed-5c8a-ab2e-f5c106cd441e
A characteristic of first-order kinetics is:
Steady state levels cannot be predicted
A loading dose is determined by the desired plasma level
The half-life of a drug is equal to the rate of elimination
First order kinetics applies to all drugs
4
C
1
null
null
null
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5cc837ec-d1be-5a33-bd6e-08fb9a5d629d
The most significant side effect of pancuronium is:
Hyperkalemia
Renal insufficiency
Hyperthermia
Sympathetic stimulation
4
D
1
null
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null
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12f9fca1-5df0-59d0-bcc2-d49bdbd7f07c
The risk factor most responsible for increased morbidity and mortality is:
Age greater than 70
Smoking 20 plus years
Diabetes mellitus on insulin
Prednisone 20mg for 6 months
4
D
1
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646bc5ea-4108-5a2a-883b-ab933042c397
Preoperative preparation of a 70 yr old smoker with a normal EKG should include:
Coronary angiography
MRI
Stress test
Pulmonary function tests
4
C
2
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062d6790-3334-502c-86b1-0cd4c6a223a8
A contraindication for spinal anesthesia is:
Elderly patients
Sepsis
Infants
Diabetics
4
B
1
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7047b7b4-1915-5d7b-8281-8c6db605ccc2
Which of the following supports the membrane lipid theory used to describe the mechanism of action of general anesthetics?
Anesthetics produce different levels or components of anesthesia at different anatomical loci
Hyperbaric condition reverses anesthesia
Anesthetics can be enantioselective and display steriochemical preference
Some lipid soluble, halogenated compounds do not have anesthetic activity
5
B
2
Anesthetic agents have cellular mechanisms, such as ability to hyperpolarize neurons, inhibit transmitter release, enhance inhibitory neurotransmission
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6ba0ed06-1baf-5674-85e9-85bd7c556c56
Which of the following explains some of the actions of general anesthetics on ion channels?
Activation of a certain class of K+ channel
Increases the sensitivity of GABAa receptor to GABA
Inhibit excitatory current in NMDA receptor
Enhance the action of glycine on glycine receptor
5
E
1
All of the above
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b946d4cd-7fb2-5c6b-a2e8-7a7fb296fa2d
All of the following conditions would require a decrease in anesthetic dosing to produce anesthetic effects except:
Old age (elderly)
Young age (children)
Pregnancy
Stress & anxiety
5
D
1
All of the above
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1ff3c9d1-a74a-5068-b8c3-f9c4d2c0f370
General anesthetics are available in the following dosage forms except:
Oral
Intravenous
Inhaled gases and volatile liquids
Intramuscular
5
A
1
Intrarectal
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b9030ce2-a1de-50a7-94dd-a7bb03f115b1
Place the following stages of anesthesia in order (from stage 1 to stage 4) A. Surgical anesthesia B. Amnesia, irregular respiration C. Medullary depression D. Analgesia
D, A, B, C
D, C, B, A
B, D, A, C
D, B, A, C
5
D
1
C, A, B, D
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dfd11a01-427f-5155-baa4-5c36fd2c3a1a
Which of the following describes the P3 plane or substage of anesthesia?
Loss of muscle tone
Intercostal muscle paralysis
Sensory Loss
Sleep
5
A
1
Amnesia
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7052948d-d14d-5735-9ebe-05652fda695e
Which of the following describes the P1 plane or substage of anesthesia?
Loss of muscle tone
Intercostal muscle paralysis
Sensory loss
Sleep
5
D
1
Amnesia
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null
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null
fbf0d01c-4ed1-54c9-b2dd-6a697ca24d43
Which of the following describes the P4 plane or substage of anesthesia?
Loss of muscle tone
Intercostal muscle paralysis
Sensory loss
Sleep
5
B
1
Amnesia
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8281e61a-5ced-5706-852a-eb925263882d
Which of the following stages of anesthesia is the best stage for surgery?
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
5
C
1
Stage 5
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e25ba197-4c7f-5262-846c-a4e9c7e49711
Which of the following describes the mechanism for stage 4 (medullary depression) of anesthesia?
Neurons in medulla, normally insensitive, except at high concentrations
Higher center - increased excitatory neurotransmitters
Anesthetic stops pain transmission in spinal tract - dorsal horn, spinal cord, nociceptors
Decreased spinal reflex and decreased firing of ascending pathways
5
A
1
None of the above
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6b794f67-7b2c-5574-870d-1e2f963b917e
Which of the following describes the mechanism for stage 2 (amnesia, irregular respiration) of anesthesia?
Neurons in medulla, normally insensitive, except at high concentrations
Higher centers - increased excitatory neurotransmitters
Anesthetic stops pain transmission in spinal tract - dorsal horn, spinal cord, nociceptors
Decreased spinal reflex and decreased firing of ascending pathways
5
B
1
None of the above
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null
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null
d30b06af-b494-534f-9eae-4041154b6d86
Which of the following is not a parenteral anesthetic?
Propofol
Thiopental
Katamine
Ether
5
D
1
All of the above answers are parenteral anesthetics.
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9f8409fc-bd53-5be2-a604-2cba5109a479
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of katamine?
Highly lipid soluble
Produces hallucinations, illusions, and vivid dreams, especially in children.
A congener of phencyclidine (PCD) which was taken off the market due to side effects
Good for patients at risk for hypotension and bronchiospasm
5
B
1
All of the following are characteristics of katamine
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c417e5bb-69e5-5108-bb61-c22fe8edb321
Which of the following is the most commonly used parenteral anesthetic in the US?
Ether
Thiopental
Katamine
Etomidate
5
E
1
Propofol
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250b2396-7c75-58e0-ab30-dd08671d429c
The depth of anesthesia of inhalation anesthetics depends on:
The alveolar concentration of the agent
The concentration of the agent in the inspired gas mixture
The solubility of the agent in the blood
Pulmonary blood flow (i.e. cardiac output)
5
E
1
All of the above
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0f538c6c-a389-50ab-8a39-4a1e4beb553d
A major disadvantage of using inhalation anesthetics includes
Rapid onset
Limited amount of inhalation anesthetics available as compared to parenteral anesthetics available
High therapeutic index
Low margin of safety, therefore one of the most dangerous class of drugs
5
D
1
Doesn't cross BBB
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815cb4c2-31ed-54ee-b3cf-d806198846b6
Minimal Alveolar Concentration (MAC) is:
The concentration necessary to produce amnesia in 100% of the population
The concentration necessary to inhibit bacterial growth
The concentration necessary to prevent the elimination of inhalation anesthetics
The concentration necessary to prevent responding (to the scalpel) in 50% of the population
5
D
1
None of the above
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null
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6ef72aa3-4c9f-56b7-9fef-355f18002c02
Which of the following is NOT a stage of general anesthesia?
Induction
Maintenance
Emergence
Exacerbation
4
D
1
null
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null
null
null
1cb84b85-5641-5469-a592-2af81a426859
Which of the following is not a reason for using adjuncts for anesthetics?
Prevent undesirable effects
Reduces amount of anesthetic needed
Increase effectiveness of anesthetic
Increases anxiety
5
D
1
All of the above are reasons for using adjuncts for anesthetics
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a95f36a8-57db-5498-ae1c-e189da1efa96
All of the following are characteristics of Xenon except
Minimal side effects
Relatively inexpensive
Ideal anesthetic
Extremely insoluble in blood
5
B
1
Very rare drug
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b6b082b6-6ced-504f-b615-c0b11128d41b
Which of the following anesthetic increases respiration?
Isoflurane
Halothane
Thiopental
Sevoflurane
5
D
1
None of the above
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431f1b88-bf8b-5ca9-bc2d-d212b184f2c2
The following are all types of controls (drive mechanisms) except for:
Pneumatic
Galvanic
Fluidic
Electronic
4
B
1
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9f9aac9d-df59-5b4f-88a7-3021475baa9a
In an ascending bellows during exhalation, the driving gas will vent to:
Scavenging System
Breathing Bag
Atmosphere
Descending Bellows
4
C
1
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4d427cb0-d9fb-5c6e-9181-025c6647ff96
Which of the following statements are true:
If you have a machine driven by air and a leak occcurs in the bellows you will get an increase in FiO2
If you have a machine driven by oxygen and a leak occurs in the bellows you will get a decreased FiO2
If you have a machine driven by air and a leak occurs in the bellows you will have no change in FiO2
If you have a machine driven by air and a leak occurs in the bellows you will have a decrease in FiO2
4
D
2
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edebe4f5-6a7f-5635-942b-8bd1ceb764a4
Which of the following statements are false:
A piston is similar to an ascending bellows in the fact that they both move up during inspiration.
The Fabius GS is a continuous flow anesthesia machine in which gas delivery is purely pneumatic and electronically measured.
In event of an electrical power failure, an anesthetic can still be given to the patient using the Fabius GS.
An air entrainment valve protects the patient from negative pressures.
4
A
1
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ef647a9d-37cd-5ac2-abe4-76d4f11937db
The S-ORC Assembly is responsible for:
Protecting the patient from extremely high breathing pressures
Eliminating the APL valve during ventilatory modes.
Ensuring that the hypoxic mixtures are not given to the patient
Calibrating the O2 sensor
4
C
1
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fed27253-64a8-5b28-a537-ea99b263f790
During anesthetic management of a pt with HTN, you should seek to keep the intra-op BP within _____ of your baseline BP.
You should seek to reduce BP to normal range.
10%
5%
20%
4
D
1
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153ed577-cced-521b-9f58-4ae1c1e09413
Which of the following does not typify the response expected when managing a pt with HTN?
Exaggerated hypotensive response to induction
Hypertension upon intubation of pt
Chronic volume depletion requiring fluid boluses during surgery
Resistance to vasoactive medications, requiring higher doses
4
D
1
null
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null
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959a4494-9873-54b5-845d-4e3d64ce7076
A patient with critical mitral stenosis develops atrial fibrillation with an uncontrolled ventricular rate averaging 150 beats per minute and pulmonary edema. Which of the following courses of action would be most appropriate?
Administer a diuretic
Administer a positive inotropic agent
Administer a positive inotropic agent in combination with vasodilator
Administer a negative chronotropic agent
4
D
3
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fdfbbd57-6783-50e9-aa89-7cf3a9ad38af
In which condition would sodium nitroprusside be the MOST beneficial to increase cardiac output?
Mitral stenosis
Aortic stenosis
Aortic regurgitation
Coronary artery disease
4
C
2
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a4256aad-ad98-5c96-aca6-00de0a0254e9
At what stage of hypertension would a patient begin to experience renal dysfunction?
Stage 4
Stage 3
Stage 2
Stage 1
4
B
1
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73dead6a-ec99-5ccc-beef-7da37aa9d9d5
Which of the following disease is not commonly associated with pts undergoing CEA?
CAD
Diabetes
CVA
Liver dx
4
D
1
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b8d6da53-7ace-5c75-a97d-4fc1d0adeda6
Appropriate interventions with surgical traction on the carotid sinus include:
Atropine
Infiltration with local anesthestic
Release of traction by surgeon
All the above are acceptable interventions
4
D
2
null
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null
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a3c38c28-eafc-50c6-ac08-ac554c8d5568
All of the following hemodynamic changes should be anticipated during aortic cross-clamping in a patient with normal left ventricular function except:
Increased SVR
Increased MAP
Increased CO
Decreased EF%
4
C
2
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0300fe6e-b215-5273-848b-517373a79191
Which of the following parameters will best assist you to decide the best anesthetic technique to use for a cardiac patient?
The type of surgery
Left ventricle function
The patient’s blood pressure
The patients’ heart rate
4
B
3
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4a7661d9-6621-544f-b70f-29be5b2541a9
Hemodynamic goals for a CEA are:
Hypotension to prevent blood loss within the surgical field
Hypertension and tachycardia to maintain CPP
High-normal BP range to maintain CPP
No blood pressure concerns
4
C
1
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0ab9049f-d85b-5734-9b64-20e5b9ea0238
Which of the following is not true regarding the management of a pt undergoing AAA repair?
During cross-clamp, vasoconstrict to keep BP slightly elevated and restrict fluids
You should have a central line, A-line, and large bore IV’s
During cross clamp you should turn off heating blankets
All the above are true
4
A
1
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2a674c91-e8d4-50b1-adc4-1d53cb4cdc8c
Surgery on the ascending aorta involves:
Median sternotomy and CPB
Median sternontomy with deep hypothermic circulatory arrest
Cross clamping with thoractomy using OLV
Cross clamping using retroperitoneal approach
4
A
1
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null
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d2b30078-8b1c-5bc2-8350-6538f7ea13ac
At what level should you seek to maintain your ETCO2 waveform on the anesthesia monitor during a CEA?
ETCO2 27
ETCO2 36
ETCO2 48
Wherever the pt tolerates best
4
B
1
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f6aea869-23c8-5df3-a8ba-82dde654bd0f
A systolic murmur auscultated at 2nd intercostal space is typical for which type of valvular heart lesion?
Mitral stenosis
Aortic stenosis
Mitral prolapse
Aortic regurgitation
4
B
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adcc0821-484e-537a-8ec1-72c05eb6dbc3
All of the following are post-op complications related to CEA except:
Hemorrhage
HTN due to denervation of carotid baroreceptors
Injury to RLN
Injury to the optic nerve due to hypoperfusion
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d27626a5-9999-55d7-902b-079319772aa9
Which of the following drugs would you most likely administer after aortic clamping during elective AAA repair?
Neosynephrine
Apresoline
NTG
Dobutamine
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6c2f2a35-929e-5293-9c2e-bffd3a888998
Appropriate interventions to counteract the effects of "unclamping" are all of the following except:
Vasodilators
Increase minute ventilation
Calcium Chloride
Sodium Bicarb
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7173d069-740f-5abb-8ef3-6bd37ff34441
Lactic acid build-up distal to the aortic clamp will cause:
Vasodilation
Bronchodilation
Vasoconstriction
Myocardial stimulation
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71e22728-f97d-5105-8d82-5c151b669e99
A rumbling diastolic murmur heard at the apex of the heart is characteristic of which of the valvular lesions?
Mitral stenosis
Mitral regurgitation
Aortic stenosis
Aortic regurgitation
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18092b62-0f80-5752-be26-820be359382d
In which cardiac condition is maintaining a normal sinus rhythm not an important contribution to a better stroke volume?
Mitral stenosis
Mitral regurgitation
Aortic stenosis
Idiopathic hypertrophied subaortic stenosis
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fdc5a771-567a-5e43-98b9-7b5ecf3284a4
Which of the following is not necessary for an ASA 3 pt undergoing an Aorta-life bypass?
Serial H&H and ABG’s
Bair Hugger for lower extremities
A-Line
Fluid Warmer
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9612c252-6fab-52d9-865f-b4f4c7daa79e
Surgery on the transverse aorta involves:
Median sternotomy and CPB
Median sternontomy with deep hypothermic circulatory arrest
Cross clamping with thoractomy using OLV
Cross clamping using retroperitoneal approach
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bd41d073-a0ed-53a9-8aa2-db13576d29d4
Your patient is having a left-sided CEA, the A-line should be placed:
On the right side because in case occlusion to left occurs
In femoral site due to risk of occluding the innominate
On the left side because you want to know how well the operative side is perfusing
Either side is acceptable
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86781538-8090-5cc1-9b53-3f097be91201
Prior to aortic cross-clamp, you administered 7,500 units of heparin to your pt. It has now been one hour and the surgeon is asking you to give protamine. How much should you give?
26 mg
75 mg
90 mg
38 mg
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bdba7292-8fc5-5e07-9025-7ba511b133a9
Where should you keep the HR on a pt with Mitral stenosis?
Equal to or slightly below baseline
Keep HR elevated above baseline
Aim for a HR >80 bpm
Aim for HR
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afdc559d-c9ff-51c4-a70a-63bc4b7ae219
Which of the following is not true regarding patients with Mitral Regurgitation?
Ketamine may be used for induction of MR patients
Decreases in SVR should be avoided
Decreases in HR should be avoided
Reversal of NMB may be done as usual
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327d7920-30fb-5440-bab4-05f5131dabc4
A pt with Aortic stenosis is most likely to experience which of the following?
Concentric Hypertrophy
Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Eccentric Hypertrophy
Tamponade
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26a44136-d562-56ea-b38d-62c1c274d6df
Surgery on the descending aorta involves:
Median sternotomy and CPB
Median sternontomy with deep hypothermic circulatory arrest
Cross clamping with thoractomy using OLV
Cross clamping using retroperitoneal approach
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C
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746c2027-d0b0-5931-b3da-58daee78ecd3
90-95% of AAA's involve which part of the abdominal aorta?
Suprarenal
Juxtarenal
Infrarenal
Pararenal
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e4d01207-f438-5920-963f-1496d8277eb7
Which of the following is true regarding anesthetic management of a pt with Mitral Stenosis?
Ketamine is drug of choice for induction of pts with severe MS
Narcotics and propofol infusions should be avoided due to myocardial suppression
Rocuronium or Sux would be drugs of choice for intubation of MS pts
Aggressive fluid therapy is necessary due to chronic fluid depleted state and risk for hypotension
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6e7dc8b5-70de-5050-bbc3-c99b42a7362b
What is the most common side effect associated with the administration of protamine?
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Hemorrhage
Allergic reaction
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bb8cce38-057d-5ed9-b279-0110923924fc
Which of the following would you choose for the induction of a patient with severe aortic stenosis?
Inhalational induction with desflurane
Ketamine IV induction
Propofol IV Induction
High dose fentanyl induction
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1f69df8b-cb8d-53df-bf3b-02a491583f8b
During Carotid vascular surgery, BP should be maintained…
Slightly above pre-op levels
Slightly below pre-op levels
Equal to pre-op levels
Ummm, there is no BP on bypass.
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3dab1eae-9524-5a25-94ce-3d8a18944f5c
Which of the following is not true regarding pts with Mitral Stenosis?
These patients are more prone to a-fib
Pavulon is a good choice for facilitating intubation
Sedative drugs should be given at a reduced dose, due to increased risk for ventilator depression
Use caution with fluid therapy as these pts are more prone to fluid overload
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af1c6c99-6c06-5f5d-ba1a-e334a4577ff3
What is the most common cause of Mitral Stenosis?
Hypertension
Aortic Regurge
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
Rheumatic Fever
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5169fa98-3f37-5fb1-a38b-dcbc55646762
Acute mitral regurge is most commonly due to…
Myocardial Infarction
Rheumatic fever
Mitral Stenosis
Severe hypertensive episodes
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