Anesthesia Board Exam Started: Jul 13, 2026 06:14 Page 14 of 55 Attempt #2160 Overall: 0 / 275 questions answered Question 66 / 275 Not answered During an emergency department assessment: 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 1828) A. Ignore allergy and give full dose unsupervised B. Avoid all antiplatelets forever C. Aspirin desensitization if benefits outweigh risks D. Use antihistamine as antiplatelet E. Give only paracetamol Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C 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 Question 67 / 275 Not answered During an emergency department assessment: A patient with suspected anaphylaxis has airway swelling and hypotension. What is the correct route for first-line epinephrine? (Variant 1827) A. Subcutaneous injection into forearm B. Intramuscular injection into the mid-anterolateral thigh C. Oral tablet D. Nebulized only E. Topical application Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B 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 68 / 275 Not answered During an emergency department assessment: A patient receiving opioids postoperatively has RR 6/min and pinpoint pupils. What is the antidote? A. Naloxone B. Flumazenil C. Vitamin K D. Protamine E. Dantrolene Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A 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 69 / 275 Not answered During an emergency department assessment: 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 70 / 275 Not answered At a preventive-care consultation: A patient with suspected stroke has hypoglycemia on capillary testing. What should be done? (Variant 1874) A. Give thrombolysis without glucose correction B. Start warfarin C. Discharge without treatment D. Treat hypoglycemia immediately and reassess neurologic deficit E. Delay glucose correction until CT Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D Explanation: [Anesthesia] Hypoglycemia can mimic stroke and should be corrected immediately while continuing appropriate assessment. Reference: AHA/ASA Stroke Guideline. 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 14 of 55 Next → »