Mcq Subject: Anaesthesia
The administration of succinylocholine to a paraplegic patient led to the appearance of dysarrhythmias, conduction abnormalities and finally cardiac arrest. The most likely cause is
A. Hypercalcemia
B. Hyperkalemia
C. Anaphylaxis
D. Hypermagnesemia
View DescriptionEther is not used in modern surgical practice, because it is –
A. Highly explosive
B. Poor anaesthetic
C. Expensive
D. Complicated apparatus needed
View DescriptionAll except one are true about cocaine
A. Is ester of benzoic acid
B. Produces para aminobenzoic acid as metabolite
C. Metabolised by liver
D. Vasoconstrictor
View DescriptionThe best position of endotracheal tube in trachea is:-
A. 3-4 cm above carina
B. On carina
C. Midway in trachea
D. At cricoid
View DescriptionAll are true about lignocaine except –
A. Most commonly used anesthetic agent
B. Effective for 45–60 minute
C. Safe for person prone to malignant hyperthermia
D. None
View DescriptionA Pediatric patient posted for surgery should be rescheduled in all of the following condition except-
A. Fever (>38.5degC)
B. Purulent secretion
C. Wheeze present
D. Obstructive sleep apnea
View DescriptionA Patient is on regular medications for co-existing medical problems. Which of the following drugs may be stopped safely with minimal risk of adverse effects before an abdominal surgery
A. Statins
B. Beta Blockers
C. ACE inhibitors/ACE Receptor Blockers
D. Steroids
View DescriptionPerception of ordinarily non noxious stimuli as pain, is better known as :
A. Allodynia
B. Huperalgesia
C. Hyperesthesia
D. Radiculopathy
View DescriptionFollowing drugs are implicated in triggering malignant hyperthermia except
A. Lignocaine
B. Succinylcholine
C. Propofol
D. Halothane
View DescriptionMaximum emesis causing anaesthetic –
A. N2O
B. Diethyl ether
C. Chloroform
D. Thiopental
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