Anesthesia Board Exam Started: Jul 13, 2026 04:14 Page 12 of 55 Attempt #1910 Overall: 0 / 275 questions answered Question 56 / 275 Not answered At a primary-care follow-up visit: A patient with suspected anaphylaxis has airway swelling and hypotension. What is the correct route for first-line epinephrine? (Variant 1838) A. Subcutaneous injection into forearm B. Oral tablet C. Intramuscular injection into the mid-anterolateral thigh D. Nebulized only E. Topical application Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: [Anesthesia] IM epinephrine into the mid-anterolateral thigh is first-line for anaphylaxis. Reference: World Allergy Organization Anaphylaxis 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 57 / 275 Not answered At a primary-care follow-up visit: A patient receiving opioids postoperatively has RR 6/min and pinpoint pupils. What is the antidote? A. Flumazenil B. Naloxone C. Vitamin K D. Protamine E. Dantrolene Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: [Anesthesia] Opioid-induced respiratory depression is reversed with naloxone while supporting ventilation. Reference: ASA Practice Guidelines for Acute Pain Management. 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 58 / 275 Not answered At a primary-care follow-up visit: A patient develops hypotension after spinal anesthesia with bradycardia. What is the likely mechanism? A. Sympathetic blockade causing vasodilation and reduced venous return B. Malignant hyperthermia only C. Hypoglycemia always D. Pulmonary embolism proven E. Local infection Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A 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 59 / 275 Not answered At a primary-care follow-up visit: 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. Avoid suction availability E. Appropriate fasting assessment and rapid sequence induction when indicated Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: E 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 60 / 275 Not answered At a primary-care follow-up visit: 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. Insulin only D. Dantrolene and stop triggering agents E. Observation Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D 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 12 of 55 Next → »