Anesthesia Board Exam Started: Jul 12, 2026 21:05 Page 4 of 55 Attempt #990 Overall: 0 / 275 questions answered Question 16 / 275 Not answered At a primary-care follow-up visit: A patient has acute urticaria without airway, breathing, circulation, or GI compromise. What is first-line symptomatic therapy? (Variant 1843) A. IM epinephrine for every isolated wheal B. Long-term oral steroid for all C. Second-generation H1 antihistamine D. Antibiotic E. Warfarin Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: [Anesthesia] Acute urticaria without anaphylaxis is treated with non-sedating H1 antihistamines. Reference: EAACI/GA2LEN/EuroGuiDerm/APAAACI Urticaria 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 Question 17 / 275 Not answered During preoperative assessment: A patient develops hypotension after spinal anesthesia with bradycardia. What is the likely mechanism? A. Malignant hyperthermia only B. Hypoglycemia always C. Sympathetic blockade causing vasodilation and reduced venous return D. Pulmonary embolism proven E. Local infection Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C 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 18 / 275 Not answered During preoperative assessment: A patient receiving opioids postoperatively has RR 6/min and pinpoint pupils. What is the antidote? A. Flumazenil B. Vitamin K C. Protamine D. Naloxone E. Dantrolene Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D 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 19 / 275 Not answered During preoperative assessment: A patient with suspected anaphylaxis has airway swelling and hypotension. What is the correct route for first-line epinephrine? (Variant 1860) A. Subcutaneous injection into forearm B. Oral tablet C. Nebulized only D. Topical application E. Intramuscular injection into the mid-anterolateral thigh Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: E 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 20 / 275 Not answered At a preventive-care consultation: A pregnant patient needs influenza prevention. Which vaccine type is appropriate? (Variant 1875) A. Live intranasal influenza vaccine B. BCG vaccine C. Varicella vaccine D. No vaccine in pregnancy ever E. Inactivated influenza vaccine Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: E Explanation: [Anesthesia] Inactivated influenza vaccine is recommended in pregnancy; live attenuated intranasal vaccine is avoided. Reference: CDC/ACIP Immunization in Pregnancy 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 4 of 55 Next → »