Top 50+ Solved Anaesthetics MCQ Questions Answer
Q. Which is not a complication of succinylcholine?
a. increased intragastric pressure
b. histamine release
c. masseter spasm
d. malignant hyperthermia
e. hypotension
Q. Which is not a feature of the non-depolarising neuromuscular relaxant mentioned?
a. pancuronium – tachycardia, long half life
b. atracurium - short half life
c. rocuronium – short duration of onset (1-3 mins)
d. vecuronium – brief increase ICP
e. vecuronium – lack of haemodynamic alterations
Q. Which statement is false?
a. lignocaine 1mg/kg may blunt the increase in ICP with instrumentation of the larynx.
b. In this setting lignocaine should be given no more than 20 secs prior to other agents
c. The standard adult blade for intubation is called the Macintosh blade
d. The straight blade for paediatric intubation is the Miller blade
e. The adult blade with a hinged tip that lifts the epiglottis is the McCoy blade
Q. Which is an incorrect statement with regards to TAC?
a. it is nuch more effective on scalp and facial wounds than extremities
b. application is for 1 hour minutes to achieve sufficient local anaesthesia
c. It must be kept in a locked cupboard
d. It should not be used in wounds where adrenaline is contraindicated
e. Significant toxicity throught mucous membranes occurs, though low dose application on mucous membranes can occur safely
Q. With regards to non invasive ventilation, CPAP, which is false?
a. it recruits collapsed alveoli
b. it prevents alveoli collapse
c. it increases FEV1
d. it improves FRC
e. it improves alveolar fluid distribution
Q. Which is the least likely adverse effect of CPAP?
a. increase ICP
b. barotrauma
c. hypertension
d. increase CO2
e. hypoxia