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Anaesthesiology Final MCQs 2- 5th Year PMU

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Anaesthesiology Final MCQs 5th Year PMU
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Question 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?
Answer
  • Hydrophilic with a high degree of plasma protein binding
  • Hydrophilic with a large non-ionized fraction
  • Hydrophilic with a low degree of tissue protein binding
  • Lipophilic with a high degree of tissue protein binding

Question 2

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Each of the following drugs causes enhanced activity of the gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor EXCEPT:
Answer
  • Etomidate
  • Midazolam
  • Ketamine
  • Propofol

Question 3

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What is the primary purpose of denitrogenation prior to anesthetic induction?
Answer
  • Improving matching of ventilation and perfusion
  • Increasing oxygen reserve in the functional residual capacity
  • Increasing contribution of second gas effect to rate of induction
  • Maximising arterial oxygen content

Question 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?
Answer
  • Patient position
  • Barbotage
  • Added epinephrine
  • Total dose of drug

Question 5

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Which one of the following best describes the reason for the rapid offset of effect of the induction agents?
Answer
  • Ester hydrolysis
  • Liver metabolism
  • Renal excretion
  • Redistribution

Question 6

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If 50% Nitrous oxide is inhaled for 3 days
Answer
  • The lymphocyte count falls
  • Vit B12 deficiency anaemia develops
  • Megaloblastic bone marrow changes occur
  • Peripheral neuropathy develops

Question 7

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Which one of the following structures is not encountered during direct laryngoscopy?
Answer
  • Vallecula
  • Cricoid Cartilage
  • Epiglottis
  • Arytenoid Cartilage

Question 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
  • The epidural space is identified by puncture of the dura and free flow of cerebral spinal fluid
  • The lumbar puncture for spinal anesthesic should be performed above L1 to avoid trauma to the cauda equina
  • Epidural anaesthesia is usually faster in onset than spinal anaesthesia

Question 9

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The narrowest portion of the neonate's airway is at the level of the
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  • Glottis
  • Pharynx
  • Trachea
  • Cricoid

Question 10

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All but one of the following are contraindications to succinylcholine. Indicate the exception
Answer
  • Cervical spinal cord injury (1 week ago)
  • Malignant hyperthermia susceptibility
  • Monoamine oxidase administration
  • Burn injury (24 hours ago)

Question 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?
Answer
  • Administration of albuterol
  • Positive-pressure ventilation
  • Infusion of nitroglycerin
  • Administration of furosemide

Question 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?
Answer
  • Myasthenia gravis
  • Burn injuries
  • Prolonged bed rest
  • Prolonged use of neuromuscular blocking agents

Question 13

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The right lung has
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  • One fissure
  • No Sibson’s fascia
  • Seven bronchopulmonary segments
  • Two pulmonary veins

Question 14

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At 30°C
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  • Oxygen consumption is one-third that at 37°C
  • Active rewarming should be commenced
  • Oxygen solubility is raised
  • Carbon dioxide solubility is reduced

Question 15

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If 50% nitrous oxide is inhaled for 3 days
Answer
  • The lymphocyte count falls
  • Peripheral neuropathy develops
  • Vit. B12 deficiency anaemia develops
  • Methionine svnthetase activity is reduced

Question 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
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  • Atmospheric pressure
  • The surface area of the liquid
  • Ambient temperature
  • The volume of liquid

Question 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?
Answer
  • Carbon dioxide embolus
  • Decreased diaphragmatic excursion
  • Compression of the vena cava
  • Pnemnothorax

Question 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
  • Binding in the ion channel of the acetylcholine receptor
  • Binding to agonist and antagonist sites on the acetylcholine receptor
  • Binding to presynaptic and postsynaptic acetylcholine receptors

Question 19

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About Nitrous oxide we can say
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  • N2O forbidden in low flow anesthesia
  • It can stabile the patient with increased intracranial pressure
  • N2O reduces the preen house effect
  • It leads to a reduction of supplementary opioids and anesthetics

Question 20

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Hypotension is least likely to occur following induction with which of the following anesthetic agents?
Answer
  • Midazolam
  • Methohexital
  • Etomidate
  • Propofol

Question 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:
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  • Cardiac arrest
  • Endobronchial intubation
  • Complete airway obstruction
  • Esophageal intubation

Question 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.
Answer
  • Exhausted CO2 absorber soda lime
  • Pulmonary embolus
  • Cardiac arrest
  • Severe bronchospasm

Question 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
  • Perioral numbness
  • Dizziness
  • Hypertension

Question 24

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Which one of the following most closely describes the MAC of three commonly-used volatile anesthetic agents?
Answer
  • Desflurane 6%: Sevoflurane !%; Isoflurane 2%
  • Desflurane 2%: Sevoflurane 6%; Isoflurane 1%
  • Desflurane 6%: Sevoflurane 2%; Isotlurane 1%
  • Desflurane 2%: Sevoflurane 1%: Isoflurane 6%

Question 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? ??
Answer
  • An increase in airway pressure
  • A decrease in airway pressure
  • An inspiratory flow rate
  • An inspired volume

Question 26

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In the early detection of an air embolism, the following is useful
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  • PetCO2
  • ECG
  • Fall in blood pressure
  • Change in ventilatory pattern

Question 27

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The right lung has
Answer
  • One fissure
  • No Sibson’s fascia
  • Seven bronchopulmonary segments
  • A direct relationship to the azygos vein

Question 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?
Answer
  • Added epinephrine
  • Barbotage
  • Total dose of drug
  • Patient position

Question 29

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All but one of the following describe the CO2 absorber. Indicate the exention
Answer
  • Changes colour as the soda lime becomes exhausted
  • Is required if a circle circuit is being used
  • Provides a waveform of exhaled carbon dioxide
  • Allows for economical use of anaesthetic gases

Question 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?
Answer
  • Absorption of carbon dioxide from the abdomen
  • Hypoventilation
  • Impaired oxygen diffusion
  • Increased dead space

Question 31

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About N2O we can say
Answer
  • It leads to a reduction of supplementary opioids and anesthetia
  • The use prevents vomiting!
  • N2O is forbidden in low flow anesthsia
  • N2O reduces the green house effect

Question 32

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Suxamethonium does not cross the placenta because of
Answer
  • Placental cholinesterase
  • High protein binding
  • It being an elongated molecule
  • Its high degree of ionization

Question 33

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Isoflurane
Answer
  • Has a similar boiling point to enflurane
  • Has a MAC of 0.56% in oxygen
  • Has a lower blood/gas coefficient than halothane
  • Is extensively metabolised

Question 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?
Answer
  • Ensuring that intubation is achieved as soon as possible
  • Ensuring that bag-mask ventilation is achievable
  • Inserting a laryngeal mask
  • Ensuring that the patient does not awaken until intubation is successfully achieved

Question 35

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The abbreviation “MAC” stands for
Answer
  • Minimal alveolar concentration
  • Minimal arterial concentration
  • Maximal arterial concentration
  • Maximal alveolar concentration

Question 36

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Shivering can lead to all but one of the following. Indicate the exception:
Answer
  • Interference with monitor signal interpretation
  • Increased oxygen consumption ,
  • Increased anesthesia requirements
  • Decreased carbon dioxide production

Question 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 ???
Answer
  • Increased rise of inspiration in the pregnant patient
  • Increases risk of unawareness under anesthesia
  • Increased anesthesia requirements
  • Exacerbation of ?

Question 38

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Pressure support ventilation
Answer
  • Delivers a specified volume regardless of airway pressure
  • Can only be used in a spontaneously breathing patient
  • Can not be used in conjunction with continuous positive airway pressure
  • Increases the work of breathing

Question 39

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The following commonly contributes to poor oxygenation during general anaesthesia
Answer
  • Atelectasis
  • Hyperventilation
  • Hypersensitive chemoreceptors
  • Increased metabolic rate

Question 40

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The trachea
Answer
  • Begins at C4 and ends at T6
  • Is supplied entirely by the bronchial arteries
  • Is lined by transitional epithelium
  • Is narrowest at the level of the cricoid in a child

Question 41

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An adult breathing 100% oxygen at sca level may suffer from
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  • Permanent visual damage
  • Convulsions
  • Retrosternal chost pain
  • Dizziness

Question 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
  • Flaccid paralysis with loss of sensation end reflexes
  • Loss of motor function and sensation with no loss of reflexes
  • Loss of power but no loss of sensation

Question 43

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All but one of the following are contraindications to post-operative epidural analgesia. Indicate the exception
Answer
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Myasthenia gravis
  • Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
  • Lumbar disc disease

Question 44

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The primary toxic effect of Bupivacaine on the cardiovascular system is
Answer
  • Blockade of norepinephrine release
  • Coronary vasoconstriction
  • Delay of ventricular repolarization
  • Increased atrial excitability

Question 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?
Answer
  • Fat
  • Skeletal muscle
  • Lung
  • Liver

Question 46

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About the MAC we can say ???
Answer
  • To low level (< 0,7 MAC) can lead to awareness
  • To high level (> 1,3 MAC) can lead to postoperative delirium
  • To low level (< 1,3 MAC) can lead to postoperative vomiting
  • The MAC depends on the gender and the body weight of the patient

Question 47

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Suxamethonium does not cross the placenta because of
Answer
  • Placental cholinesterase
  • High protein binding
  • Insufficient maternal concentration
  • Its high degree of ionization

Question 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
Answer
  • Reduced adrenal activation
  • Improved respiratory function
  • Hypertension
  • Excellent post-operative pain control

Question 49

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All but one of the following are ways to confirm endotracheal intubation. Indicate the exception
Answer
  • Auscultation of both lung fields and over the stomach
  • Easy advancement of the endotracheal tube without resistance
  • Visualisation of the endotracheal tube through tube through the vocal cords
  • Presence of a stable CO2 trace on the end-tidal capnography
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