57 Questions
Which of the following statements about thiopentone sodium is correct?
Thiopentone sodium is used as an inducing agent prior to an inhalational agent.
Which of the following statements about methohexital/methohexitone is correct?
Methohexital/methohexitone causes less hangover due to rapid hepatic metabolism.
Which of the following statements about benzodiazepines is correct?
Midazolam is the most popular benzodiazepine for induction of anesthesia.
Which of the following statements about etomidate is correct?
Etomidate preserves cardiovascular and respiratory stability.
Which of the following statements about propofol is correct?
Propofol possesses antiemetic properties.
Which of the following statements about opioid agonists is correct?
Fentanyl is less likely to cause skeletal muscle rigidity than relaxation.
Which of the following statements about ketamine is correct?
Ketamine produces more sensory distortion and euphoria than PCP.
Which of the following is NOT a desirable criterion for a good general anesthetic?
Rapid induction
Which site is NOT one of the important sites at which anesthetics act?
Cerebral cortex
Which of the following is an advantage of nitrous oxide as an anesthetic?
Minimal effect on CVS
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of diethyl ether as an anesthetic?
Non-toxic to liver & kidney
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of halothane as an anesthetic?
Sensitizes the myocardium to catecholamines
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of enflurane as an anesthetic?
Does not cause hepatic damage
Which of the following is a disadvantage of isoflurane as an anesthetic?
Increases heart rate
Which of the following is NOT an intravenous anesthetic?
Halothane
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of thiopentone sodium as an anesthetic?
Safe with a wide therapeutic index
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of diethyl ether as an anesthetic?
Non-irritant to respiratory tract
Which route is commonly followed for the administration of general anesthetic agents?
Inhalation
What are the major clinical characteristics of nitrous oxide, halothane, desflurane, sevoflurane, isoflurane, and enflurane?
They are all inhalational anesthetics
What is the mechanism of action of inhalational anesthetic agents?
They block NMDA receptors
Which of the following anesthetics is associated with major toxicities, including hepatotoxicity?
Halothane
Which of the following is not an intravenous anesthetic?
Opioids
What is the major indication for the use of benzodiazepines as intravenous anesthetics?
Induction of anesthesia
Which of the following is a major clinical characteristic of general anesthesia?
Responsiveness to painful stimuli
What is the main effect of general anesthesia on the central nervous system?
Induction of unconsciousness
Which of the following routes of administration is NOT commonly used for general anesthetic agents?
Topical
What is the purpose of administering general anesthetic agents systemically?
To induce unconsciousness
Which of the following is NOT a main inhalational anesthetic agent?
Halothane
What are the major toxicities associated with nitrous oxide and the halogenated anesthetics?
Methemoglobinemia and malignant hyperthermia
Which of the following is a major indication for the use of intravenous anesthetics?
Inducing amnesia
Which of the following is NOT a major clinical characteristic of general anesthesia?
Increased heart rate
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of halothane as an anesthetic?
Respiratory depression
Which of the following is an advantage of nitrous oxide as an anesthetic?
Minimal metabolism
Which of the following is NOT a major indication for the use of barbiturates as intravenous anesthetics?
Providing analgesia
Which of the following is NOT a major indication for the use of opioids as intravenous anesthetics?
Providing muscle relaxation
Which of the following is NOT a major indication for the use of propofol as an intravenous anesthetic?
Providing analgesia
Which of the following is NOT a major indication for the use of etomidate as an intravenous anesthetic?
Providing analgesia
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of nitrous oxide as an anesthetic?
It provides good analgesia without loss of consciousness
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of halothane as an anesthetic?
Poor analgesic properties
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of enflurane as an anesthetic?
Non-irritant to the respiratory tract
What is the major indication for the use of benzodiazepines as intravenous anesthetics?
Induction of anesthesia
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of isoflurane as an anesthetic?
Increased heart rate
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of thiopentone sodium as an anesthetic?
Non-toxic to the liver and kidneys
Which of the following statements about thiopentone sodium is correct?
It is a highly lipid-soluble barbiturate
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of diethyl ether as an anesthetic?
Potent analgesic
Which of the following is a major clinical characteristic of general anesthesia?
Analgesia
Which of the following statements about ketamine is correct?
It increases the threshold for firing of CNS neurons
Which of the following statements about thiopentone sodium is correct?
Thiopentone sodium is used as an inducing agent prior to an inhalational agent.
Which of the following statements about methohexital/methohexitone is correct?
Methohexital/methohexitone causes less hangover due to rapid hepatic metabolism.
Which of the following statements about benzodiazepines is correct?
Benzodiazepines are derivatives used in anesthesia.
Which of the following statements about etomidate is correct?
Etomidate preserves cardiovascular and respiratory stability.
Which of the following statements about propofol is correct?
Propofol is administered via continuous infusion for conscious sedation.
Which of the following statements about opioid agonists is correct?
Fentanyl is more likely to cause skeletal muscle rigidity than relaxation.
Which of the following statements about ketamine is correct?
Ketamine is chemically related to phencyclidine (PCP).
Which of the following statements about intravenous anesthetics is correct?
Intravenous anesthetics cause rapid recovery.
Which of the following statements about general anesthesia is correct?
General anesthesia causes respiratory and cardiovascular depression.
Which of the following statements about nitrous oxide is correct?
Nitrous oxide possesses antiemetic properties.
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