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Question: Which of the following is a contraindication to performing an epidural in a patient with a history of a head injury?
A. Intracranial hypertension with midline shift
B. Controlled epilepsy
C. History of cerebrovascular accident without residual deficits
D. Previous craniotomy

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Question: A parturient receiving epidural analgesia suddenly complains of ringing in her ears, metallic taste in her mouth, and develops seizures. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Amniotic fluid embolism
B. Epidural hematoma
C. Local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST)
D. Pre-eclampsia

Question: In pediatric patients, what is the most common cause of bradycardia during general anesthesia?
A. Hypothermia
B. Hypoglycemia
C. Hypoxemia
D. Hypercapnia

Question: A patient with a history of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy presents for surgery. Which of the following interventions should be avoided to prevent exacerbation of left ventricular outflow obstruction?
A. Administration of phenylephrine
B. Administration of beta-blockers
C. Hypovolemia and tachycardia
D. Maintenance of sinus rhythm

Question: Which of the following inhaled anesthetics has the fastest onset and offset due to its low blood-gas solubility?
A. Isoflurane
B. Desflurane
C. Halothane
D. Sevoflurane

Question: During a spinal anesthetic, a patient develops hypotension and bradycardia. What is the most likely mechanism?
A. Systemic toxicity of the local anesthetic
B. Sympathetic blockade causing decreased venous return and cardiac output
C. Hypovolemia due to dehydration
D. Allergic reaction to the local anesthetic

Question: During mechanical ventilation, what happens to intrathoracic pressure during inspiration, and how does this impact venous return to the heart?
A. Intrathoracic pressure decreases, venous return increases.
B. Intrathoracic pressure increases, venous return decreases.
C. Intrathoracic pressure decreases, venous return decreases.
D. Intrathoracic pressure increases, venous return increases.

Question: Which of the following intravenous anesthetics is associated with the highest incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)?
A. Propofol
B. Ketamine
C. Etomidate
D. Thiopental

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