Anesthetics Flashcards
1
Q
You are a TI in pre-op anaesthetics clinic. 45 year old woman who was hypertensive 160/90, weight 96kg, height 152cm, what is the most risk in history for undergoing a general anaesthetic.
a) Obesity
b) HTN
c) Previous smoker
d) Previous surgery
e) Age
A
Obesity
2
Q
Man with claudication and absent foot pulses. About to undergo operation for PVD. What is the largest peri-operative risk?
a) Previous stroke
b) BMI >30
c) Male
d) Age >70
A
Previous stroke
3
Q
Patient with post op temp 39.4 with trismus on intubation. Dx and management?
a) Malignant hyperthermia, IV dantrolene
b) Anaphylaxis, IM adrenaline
A
a) Malignant hyperthermia, IV dantrolene
