Sample Questions and Answers
What is the primary action of general anesthetic drugs?
a) Block nerve conduction
b) Induce unconsciousness
c) Lower blood pressure
d) Increase heart rate
Answer: b) Induce unconsciousness
Which of the following is a common side effect of general anesthesia?
a) Hypotension
b) Insomnia
c) Hypertension
d) Increased appetite
Answer: a) Hypotension
Which of the following is an inhalational anesthetic?
a) Propofol
b) Isoflurane
c) Lidocaine
d) Ketamine
Answer: b) Isoflurane
What is the mechanism of action of local anesthetics?
a) Inhibit sodium channels
b) Enhance GABA receptor activity
c) Block dopamine receptors
d) Activate serotonin receptors
Answer: a) Inhibit sodium channels
Which opioid is commonly used for short-term post-operative pain relief?
a) Fentanyl
b) Morphine
c) Oxycodone
d) Codeine
Answer: a) Fentanyl
Which of the following narcotics is classified as a Schedule II drug due to its high potential for abuse?
a) Heroin
b) Codeine
c) Oxycodone
d) Hydrocodone
Answer: c) Oxycodone
What is the primary effect of naloxone (Narcan)?
a) Stimulates opioid receptors
b) Blocks opioid receptors
c) Enhances sedation
d) Induces anesthesia
Answer: b) Blocks opioid receptors
Which of the following is a side effect of opioid use?
a) Constipation
b) Diarrhea
c) Insomnia
d) Hyperactivity
Answer: a) Constipation
Which anesthetic agent is commonly used in pediatric anesthesia for induction?
a) Halothane
b) Desflurane
c) Sevoflurane
d) Isoflurane
Answer: c) Sevoflurane
Which of the following is an intravenous anesthetic?
a) Nitrous oxide
b) Propofol
c) Halothane
d) Sevoflurane
Answer: b) Propofol
What is the most common indication for the use of nitrous oxide in anesthesia?
a) Local anesthesia for minor surgeries
b) Sedation during dental procedures
c) Induction of general anesthesia
d) Analgesia for post-operative pain
Answer: b) Sedation during dental procedures
Which drug is most likely to cause malignant hyperthermia in genetically susceptible individuals?
a) Isoflurane
b) Propofol
c) Nitrous oxide
d) Ketamine
Answer: a) Isoflurane
What is the main mechanism by which local anesthetics exert their effects?
a) Block acetylcholine release
b) Inhibit sodium ion influx
c) Enhance GABAergic activity
d) Block serotonin receptors
Answer: b) Inhibit sodium ion influx
Which opioid is most commonly used for epidural analgesia during labor?
a) Morphine
b) Fentanyl
c) Hydromorphone
d) Meperidine
Answer: b) Fentanyl
Which of the following drugs is used to treat opioid overdose?
a) Flumazenil
b) Naloxone
c) Atropine
d) Diazepam
Answer: b) Naloxone
Which of the following is a potential complication of using anesthetic drugs?
a) Allergic reaction
b) Nausea
c) Drowsiness
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which class of drugs does fentanyl belong to?
a) Opioids
b) Benzodiazepines
c) Barbiturates
d) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Answer: a) Opioids
What is the primary use of ketamine in anesthesia?
a) Induction of unconsciousness
b) Muscle relaxation
c) Analgesia during procedures
d) Maintenance of anesthesia
Answer: a) Induction of unconsciousness
Which of the following is a potential side effect of opioid analgesics?
a) Respiratory depression
b) Hypertension
c) Tachycardia
d) Increased urination
Answer: a) Respiratory depression
Which of the following agents is commonly used for the induction of general anesthesia in adults?
a) Midazolam
b) Ketamine
c) Propofol
d) Sevoflurane
Answer: c) Propofol
What is the role of benzodiazepines in anesthesia?
a) Provide analgesia
b) Induce general anesthesia
c) Act as muscle relaxants
d) Provide sedation and anxiolysis
Answer: d) Provide sedation and anxiolysis
Which of the following inhalational anesthetics has the fastest induction and recovery times?
a) Halothane
b) Sevoflurane
c) Desflurane
d) Nitrous oxide
Answer: c) Desflurane
What effect does the drug propofol have on the cardiovascular system?
a) Increases blood pressure
b) Decreases blood pressure
c) Causes arrhythmias
d) Increases heart rate
Answer: b) Decreases blood pressure
Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of local anesthetics?
a) Bradycardia
b) Hypertension
c) Dizziness
d) Nausea
Answer: b) Hypertension
Which opioid analgesic is commonly prescribed for chronic pain management?
a) Morphine
b) Fentanyl
c) Codeine
d) Hydrocodone
Answer: d) Hydrocodone
Which of the following anesthetic drugs is associated with the risk of ‘propofol infusion syndrome’?
a) Isoflurane
b) Ketamine
c) Propofol
d) Sevoflurane
Answer: c) Propofol
Which opioid is commonly used as a cough suppressant?
a) Morphine
b) Codeine
c) Hydromorphone
d) Meperidine
Answer: b) Codeine
Which of the following is a complication of the use of nitrous oxide?
a) Vitamin B12 deficiency
b) Acute liver failure
c) Lung cancer
d) Renal failure
Answer: a) Vitamin B12 deficiency
Which of the following is NOT a common use of local anesthetics?
a) Regional nerve blocks
b) Epidural anesthesia
c) General anesthesia induction
d) Topical anesthesia for minor wounds
Answer: c) General anesthesia induction
Which opioid is most commonly used in patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps?
a) Fentanyl
b) Morphine
c) Oxycodone
d) Hydrocodone
Answer: b) Morphine
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