Chapter 40: General anaesthetic agents

Chapter 40: General anaesthetic agents

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Bone marrow depression may occur following prolonged administration of

1. halothane
2. nitrous oxide
3. etomidate
4. enflurane
5. thiopental

Answer b: nitrous oxide

1. The minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) is an expression of an inhalational anesthetic’s

1. margin of safety
2. rate of induction
3. potency
4. water solubility
5. duration of action

Answer c: potency

1. The main disadvantage of ketamine as an anesthetic is its tendency to cause

1. hypotension
2. respiratory depression
3. bradycardia
4. delirium and hallucinations
5. liver toxicity

Answer d: delirium and hallucinations

1. Metabolites of halothane are believed to be responsible for infrequent episodes of

1. renal toxicity
2. hepatic toxicity
3. peripheral neuritis
4. hemolytic anemia
5. pulmonary fibrosis

Answer b: hepatic toxicity