Term 1 of 65
The onset of a phase 1 NMB is preceded by
double burst fade
fasciculation's
posttetanic twitch
TOF ratio <0.6
Term 2 of 65
The diameter index safety system (DISS) is a national standard that that ensures that the correct:
gas hose enters the machine from the wall connection
gas tank fits onto the hanger yoke
Oxygen tank is attached to the auxiliary oxygen source
vaporizer is filled with the same halogenated agent
,Definition 3 of 65
Increases positive pressure within the clot
The diameter index safety system (DISS) is a national standard that that ensures that the
correct:
A) gas hose enters the machine from the wall connection
Failure of the scavenging system due to obstruction could cause
A) A hypoxic gas mixture
B) A low-pressure alarm
C) Carbon dioxide absorbent failure
D) Increases positive pressure within the circuit
Which is the MOST appropriate anesthetic consideration for a 26 week parturient who is
scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
A) Conscious sedation
B) General anesthesia using LMA
C) Pretreatment with Versed
D) RSI
Which of the following is the MOST common cause of an allergic reaction in the patient
under general anesthesia?
A) Antibiotics
B) Latex
C) Opioids
D) NDNMB
Term 4 of 65
What is the definitive treatment for a patient with local anesthetic systemic toxicity?
Intralipid
Versed
Propofol
Thiopental
,Term 5 of 65
What is a complication of excessive endotracheal tube cuff pressure?
Air leak
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Edema
Tracheal mucosal injury
Term 6 of 65
For which patient situation would metoclopramide (Reglan) be the BEST choice to include in
medications for post op N/V prophylaxis?
bowel obstruction
Hx of GERD
Hx of seizures
Taking haloperidol (Haldol) at home
, Definition 7 of 65
Answers: B, D
Rationale: Carcinoid tumors are most often in the gastrointestinal tract. Carcinoid tumors produce
carcinoid syndrome if the tumor's secretory substances do not first drain into the hepatic system.
The unmetabolized secretions include serotonin, histamine, kinins, prostaglandins E and F, and
substance P. Diarrhea, cutaneous flushing, bronchoconstriction, hypotension, abdominal pain,
hepatomegaly, and heart disease can be symptoms.
which drugs are dosed based on total body weight in the patient with a BMI of 39 kg/m2?
(Select 2)
Cisatracurium (Nimbex)
Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
Propofol (Diprovan)
Remifentanil (Ultiva)
The effects of carcinoid syndrome are related to the release of?
A) choline acetyltransferase
B) histamine
C) parathyroid hormone
D) serotonin
What is the definitive treatment for a patient with local anesthetic systemic toxicity?
A) Intralipid
B) Versed
C) Propofol
D) Thiopental
The onset of a phase 1 NMB is preceded by
A) double burst fade
B) fasciculation's
C) posttetanic twitch
D) TOF ratio <0.6
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