Anesthesia Board Exam Started: Jul 13, 2026 02:26 Page 10 of 55 Attempt #1661 Overall: 0 / 275 questions answered Question 46 / 275 Not answered A patient develops hypotension after spinal anesthesia with bradycardia. What is the likely mechanism? A. Malignant hyperthermia only B. Hypoglycemia always C. Pulmonary embolism proven D. Sympathetic blockade causing vasodilation and reduced venous return E. Local infection Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D Explanation: [Anesthesia] Neuraxial blockade can cause sympathetic vasodilation and bradycardia from reduced preload. Reference: Miller Anesthesia; ASA neuraxial anesthesia safety guidance. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 47 / 275 Not answered A fasting adult needs elective anesthesia. What reduces aspiration risk immediately before induction? A. Large solid meal 1 hour before B. No airway assessment C. Appropriate fasting assessment and rapid sequence induction when indicated D. Routine antacid as sole protection in all cases E. Avoid suction availability Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: [Anesthesia] Aspiration prevention includes fasting assessment, risk stratification, and RSI when indicated. Reference: ASA Preoperative Fasting Guidelines. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 48 / 275 Not answered A patient under general anesthesia develops rapidly rising end-tidal CO2, rigidity, hyperthermia, and acidosis after succinylcholine. What is the treatment? A. More succinylcholine B. Dantrolene and stop triggering agents C. Beta blocker only D. Insulin only E. Observation Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: [Anesthesia] Malignant hyperthermia requires immediate discontinuation of triggers and dantrolene. Reference: Malignant Hyperthermia Association/European Malignant Hyperthermia Group Guidance. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 49 / 275 Not answered A patient scheduled for elective surgery has difficult airway predictors. What is the safest anesthetic planning principle? A. Prepare an airway strategy with skilled help and backup devices before induction B. Induce rapidly without equipment C. Avoid preoxygenation D. Use no monitoring E. Ignore previous difficult intubation Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A Explanation: [Anesthesia] Anticipated difficult airway requires a planned approach, equipment, and backup strategy before induction. Reference: ASA Difficult Airway Guidelines. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 50 / 275 Not answered In a rural clinic with limited resources: A patient under general anesthesia develops rapidly rising end-tidal CO2, rigidity, hyperthermia, and acidosis after succinylcholine. What is the treatment? A. More succinylcholine B. Beta blocker only C. Dantrolene and stop triggering agents D. Insulin only E. Observation Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: [Anesthesia] Malignant hyperthermia requires immediate discontinuation of triggers and dantrolene. Reference: Malignant Hyperthermia Association/European Malignant Hyperthermia Group Guidance. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Cancel « ← Previous Page 10 of 55 Next → »