Canadian Anaesthetic MCQ Collection THREE
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51. Which is true regarding renal physiology.
A.  30 % of H20 reabsorbed in proximal tubule
B.  descending loop is impermeable to water
C.  ascending loop actively transports chloride out of the tubule
D.  ADH makes collecting ducts impermeable to H20
E.  ADH makes proximal tubule permeable to H20

52. What is the correct dose of naloxone for a neonate.
A.  1 ug / kg
B.  10
C.  100
D.  1000

53. What are the side effects of using naloxone.
A.  

54. In order to get a good block for shoulder surgery, you need.
A.  C 3-7
B.  C 5-8
C.  C 3-6, and T 1-2
D.  C 3-8 and T 1-2  
  
55. What is the appropriate Rx. of anaphylaxis with decreased BP and increased HR
A.  phenylephrine is better than ephedrine
B.  epinephrine to get vasoconstriction
C.  corticosteroids
D.  H-2 blockers

56. What is the most common cause of nephrogenic DI
A.  anoxic encephalopathy
B.  brain death
C.  miningitis
D.  fluride toxicity
E.  SIADH

57. Bolus doses of atracurium:
A.  cause a drop in BP with cummulative effects
B.  decreased excretion in renal failure
C.  rely on hepatic metabolism for clearance

58.  In the primary survey following severe thoracic injury, one should immediately diagnose and treat:
A.   pulmonary contusion
B.   cardiac contusion
C.   tracheobronchial disruption
D.   tension pneumothorax
E.   esophageal injury

59.  Which is true regarding tic douloureaux?
A.   highest incidence in V1,V2 dermatomes
B.   burning pain
C.   absent corneal reflex
D.   carbamazepine works almost immediately
E.   hemifacial flushing

60.  To what organ is the percentage of cardiac output greater in the neonate vs the adult?
A.   brain
B.   heart
C.   kidneys
D.   liver
E.   muscle

61.  What effects does isoflurane have on spontaneous ventilation?
A.   decrease RR and decrease in Vt
B.   increase RR and decrease in Vt
C.   increase in RR and increase in Vt
D.   increase in RR and increase in Vt

62.   Temperature sensation is carried by which nerve fibres?
A.   A alpha
B.   A beta
C.   A gamma
D.   B
E.   C

63.  Regarding caudal block in children:
A.   the needle should not be advanced > 1 cm
B.   continuous catheter is not recommended in children < 5 years
C.   lateral decubitus is preferred for infants < 50 weeks

64.  What is the percentage of total body water in the neonate?
A.   40
B.   60
C.   75
D.   90
E.   92

65.   How do local anaesthetics exert their effect?
A.   increase repolarization of membrane
B.   decrease membrane potential
C.   increase in chloride ion conductance
D.   inhibit conformational change in Na channel

66.  What is the change in [H+] if the pH changes from pH 6.38 --> 7.37?
A.  decrease 100 fold
B.   decrease 1 fold
C.   increase 10 fold
D.   decrease 10 fold
E.   decrease 100 fold

67.   Concerning epidural opioids:
A.   increase side effects with continuous infusion vs bolus
B.   increase analgesia with bolus vs infusion
C.   increase distention in epidural space increases systemic absoption
D.   epidural morphine, 20% crosses into subarachnoid space
E.   a more hydrophilic agent has a faster onset

68.  Epidural steroids in low back pain:
A.   have affect at neuraxial and perineural sites
B.   no problem if injected intrathecal
C.   no effect on radicular pain

69.  An increase in intravascular volume is seen with which of the following conditions?
A.   secondary  increase in aldosterone
B.   pheochromocytoma
C.   SIADH
D.   hyperthyroidism

70.  Which of the following alpha 1 agonists has venous > arterial activity?
A.   phenylephrine
B.   norepinephrine
C.   methoxamine
D.   isoproterenol

71.  A diving bell ascend from 3 to 2 atmospheres; the glottis is closed.  What will happen to the volume of the lungs.
A.   increase 25%
B.   decrease 50%
C.   increase 50%
D.   increase 60%
E.   increase 100%

72.  The dosage for midazolam as an oral premedicant is children is:
A.   0.05 mg/kg
B.   0.5  mg/kg
C.   0.1  mg/kg
D.   0.01 mg/kg
E.   0.2  mg/kg

73.  ECG monitoring.  When comparing monitor mode vs diagnostic mode, which of the following is true?
A.   the lowest frequency of monitor mode is lower than the lowest frequency of diagnostic
      mode
B.   the band width of monitor mode is greater than that of diagnostic mode
C.   the low frequency of monitor mode reduces artifact from skeletal muscle
D.   the high frequency of diagnostic mode reduces the effect of poor ECG lead contact
E.   ST segment elevation is greater in monitor mode than diagnostic mode

74. A gas with a blood:gas partition coefficient of 2:1 and an alveolar concentration of 1% is
  in equilibrium with venous blood; what is the partial pressure of the gas in venous blood?
A.   3.3 mmHg
B.   7.6 mmHg
C.   15.2 mmHg
D.   22.8 mmHg

75.  In a 4 year old patient with subglottic stenosis reduced from 4mm diameter to 3 mm diameter:
A.   cross-sectional area is reduced by 25%
B.   N2O/O2 mixture is helpful
C.   He/O2 mixture is helpful
D.  recemic epinephrine is helpful

76.  With IHSS which of the following will significantly decrease CO?
A.   Trendelenberg position
B.   Halothane
C.   Increasing afterload
D.   volume loading
E.   nodal rhythm

77.  Which will worsen MVP?
A.   phenylephrine
B.   propranolol
C.   rocuronium
D.   fentanyl
E.   droperidol

78.  Which differentiates PACs with aberancy from PVCs?
A.   LBBB
B.   QRS > 0.14 ms
C.   non-compensatory pause
D.   abnormal initial deflection of QRS
E.   absent P waves

79.  Which is most important determinant of cardiac MVO2?
A.   HR
B.   systolic wall tension
C.   maintenance of cellular integrity
D.   action potential initiation and propagation
E.   volume work (myocardial fibre shortening)

80.  What is Vd? (70 kg man receives 1000 mg bolus of drug. Graph showing ug/ml on y-axis, time on x-axis. Straight line extrapolates to 50 ug/ml at time 0.)
A.   12.5 l
B.   20 l
C.   25 l
D.   40 l
E.   100 l

81.  Where is muscarinic R stimulation seen?
A.   parasympathetic ganglion synapse
B.   sympathetic ganglion synapse
C.   myocardial pre-synaptic
D.   post-synaptic adrenal gland
E.   post-synaptic NMJ

82.  20 cc of 2% lidocaine Femoral nerve block at inguinal ligament blocks where?
A.   lateral thigh
B.   anteromedial thigh
C.   posterior knee (popliteal fossa)
D.   lateral foot
E.   medial knee

83.  Autonomic Hyperreflexia characteristics
A.   hypertension and bradycardia
B.   hypertension and tachycardia
C.   hypotension and bradycardia
D.   hypotension and tachycardia
E.   hypertension then hypotension

84.  Which is least likely to be problematic during ECT?
A.   intracranial mass
B.   stroke < 3 months
C.   pregnancy
D.   pheochromocytoma
E.   pacemaker

85..  Which will increase IOP?
A.   decreasing PaCO2 to 30 mmHg
B.   STP 5 mg/kg
C.   pancuronium
D.   decreasing SBP to 60 mmHg
E.   N2O with sulfahexafluoride

86.  Goals of carotid endarterectomy under GA include all EXCEPT
A.   normal BP
B.   mild hyperglycemia
C.   rapid post-op intubation
D.   minimal pre-op sedation
E.   PaCO2 35-40 mmHg

87.  35 wk pregnant female with initial BP 240/120 with HR 140. After waiting 1.5 hours for blood work, BP now 140/100 with HR 100. What is diagnosis?
A.   cocaine intoxication
B.   pregnancy induced HTN
C.   pre-eclampsia

88.  What is characteristic radiologic finding of  lobar collapse?
A.   air bronchograms
B.   reticulonodular shadows
C.   alveolar shadows
D.   hilar shift
E.   Kerley B lines

89.  Which will NOT increase risk of ocular damage with retrobulbar block?
A.   superonasal gaze
B.   sharp long-bevelled needle
C.   deeper penetration
D.   short axial length]
E.   previous scleral buckle

90.  Common signs/symptoms of sleep apnea include:
A.   hypovolemia
B.   hypotension
C.   polycythemia
D.   L sided failure

91.  Which is true for brachial plexus block?
A.   arm should be abducted post block to facilitate spread
B.   sensation returns first to arm then hand
C.   intercostobrachial N does not need to be blocked to prevent tourniquet pain
D.   nerve stimulation @ 1.5 mA will indicate intrasheath needle placement

92.  15 pieces of electrical equipment each will 200 microamp leak. Voltage 120 V
A.   resistance is (?6 ohms)
B.   LIM (set at 2 mA) will not alarm
C.   system cannot be made safe
D.   leakage current is 3 mA

93.  At which lung volume is PVR lowest?
A.   RV
B.   FRC
C.   TLC
D.   CC

94.  Comparing neonate vs adult
A.   higher PaCO2
B.   higher CO2 production
C.   higher FRC
D.   higher VC
E.   higher Vt

95.  Post-partum when do gastric volume, pH and motility return to normal?
A.   3-4 d
B.   7-14 d
C.   3-4 wk
D.   6 wk
E.   with involution of uterus

96.  While clipping cerebral aneurysm @ 1 MAC Iso, surgeon requests isoelectic EEG. Most appropriate is:
A.   STP 30 mg/kg
B.   mannitol 0.5 mg/kg
C.   increase Iso to 2 MAC
D.   nimodipine (? dose)
E.   propofol 10 mg/kg

97.  Intra-op post massive transfusion, a coagulopathy develops. Which is most likely?
A.   prolonged hypotension (ie secondary to)
B.   Von Willebrands disease
C.   citrate toxicity
D.   transfusion reaction
E.   platelets greater than 100 000

98.  During posterior fossa resection in sitting position BP drops to 60/35, bradycardia develops. Doppler shows no change. What to do?
A.   tell surgeons to stop retracting brainstem
B.   lower patient flat
C.   volume load
D.   aspirate air from CVL
E.   give phenylephrine

99.  Kid (? age) post VSD repair now for heart cath. RE antibiotic prophylaxis:
A.   none required
B.   Amoxil 50 mg/kg po pre-op
C.   Ampicillin 50 mg/kg iv pre-op

100.  In Calgary (barometric P 660 mmHg) after 2 h @ 1.25% on vapourizer dial, vapour analyzer reads 0.9 MAC. Which vapour is being used?
A.   halothane
B.   Isofluorane
C.   enflurane
D.   sevoflurane
E.   desflurane

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