Please select the best answer for each question.

1: Pertaining to the steps of general anesthesia, the final step is ___________.

preparation
induction
emergence
maintenance

2: All of the following are components of balanced anesthesia, EXCEPT:

gradual induction
analgesia
secretion control
sleep

3: During major surgery a patient should be in which stage of anesthesia?

preparation
induction
emergence
maintenance

4: Anticholinergics are administered preoperatively for what purpose?
I. analgesia
II. reduce vagal response
III. control secretions

I, II only
II, III only
I, III only
I, II, III

5: Non-barbiturate intravenous anesthetics include which of the following?
I. etomidate
II. suritol
III. ketamine

I, II only
II, III only
I, III only
I, II, III

6: The magnitude of effects of an inhaled anesthetic are dependent upon which of the following factors?
I. inspired concentration
II. minute volume
III. tissue perfusion

I, II only
II, III only
I, III only
I, II, III

7: Which of the following correctly apply to malignant hyperthermia?
I. it is associated with nitrous oxide
II. it is associated with succinylcholine
III. it is predisposed by genetics

I, II only
II, III only
I, III only
I, II, III

8: Which of the following inhaled anesthetics will be ineffective for patients who require a high FiO2?

halothane
enflurane
nitrous oxide
desflurane

9: Which of the following agents is contraindicated for patients with asthma?

succinylcholine
ketamine
neostigmine
tubocurarine

10: A patient is noted to have bronchospasm, excessive secretions and bradycardia. Which of the following agents could be responsible for these manifestations?

ketamine
neostigmine
succinylcholine
vecuronium Br