CAA Pharmacology in Anesthesia

Question 1

Which intravenous anesthetic is commonly used for induction due to its rapid onset and short duration?

Accepted Answer

Propofol

Answer

Midazolam

Answer

Ketamine

Answer

Fentanyl

Question 2

What is the primary mechanism of action of inhaled anesthetics like sevoflurane?

Accepted Answer

Enhance GABA receptor activity

Answer

Block dopamine receptors

Answer

Increase norepinephrine release

Answer

Stimulate serotonin pathways

Question 3

Which opioid analgesic is most commonly used in anesthesia for its potent pain-relieving properties?

Accepted Answer

Fentanyl

Answer

Morphine

Answer

Hydrocodone

Answer

Codeine

Question 4

Which drug is used to reverse the effects of neuromuscular blocking agents?

Accepted Answer

Neostigmine

Answer

Atropine

Answer

Midazolam

Answer

Epinephrine

Question 5

Which local anesthetic has the longest duration of action?

Accepted Answer

Bupivacaine

Answer

Lidocaine

Answer

Procaine

Answer

Mepivacaine

Question 6

Which medication is commonly used to treat malignant hyperthermia, a rare but life-threatening reaction to anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Dantrolene

Answer

Atropine

Answer

Lidocaine

Answer

Naloxone