Anesthesia Board Exam Started: Jul 13, 2026 03:20 Page 11 of 55 Attempt #1784 Overall: 0 / 275 questions answered Question 51 / 275 Not answered In a rural clinic with limited resources: 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. Routine antacid as sole protection in all cases D. Appropriate fasting assessment and rapid sequence induction when indicated E. Avoid suction availability Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D 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 52 / 275 Not answered In a rural clinic with limited resources: 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. Local infection E. Sympathetic blockade causing vasodilation and reduced venous return Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: E 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 53 / 275 Not answered During an emergency department assessment: 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 Question 54 / 275 Not answered During an emergency department assessment: 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. Routine antacid as sole protection in all cases D. Appropriate fasting assessment and rapid sequence induction when indicated E. Avoid suction availability Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D 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 55 / 275 Not answered At a primary-care follow-up visit: A patient with acute coronary syndrome is allergic to aspirin with true anaphylaxis. What should be considered in specialist care when aspirin is essential? (Variant 1839) A. Ignore allergy and give full dose unsupervised B. Avoid all antiplatelets forever C. Use antihistamine as antiplatelet D. Aspirin desensitization if benefits outweigh risks E. Give only paracetamol Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D Explanation: [Anesthesia] Aspirin desensitization may be considered when aspirin is essential and allergy is confirmed, under specialist supervision. Reference: ACC/AHA ACS guidance; AAAAI drug allergy practice parameter. 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 11 of 55 Next → »