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NEUROAXIAL ANESTHESIA
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100

Where is crista terminalis located in the heart? 

Right Atrium

100

Name the 2 factors that affect drug elimination from subarachnoid space and spinal cord

1)Regional blood flow

2)Vascular reabsorption

100

Which organ has the principal of acid excretion in the body? 

Lungs

100

Name the only Ca channel blocking agent that is used to treat vasospasm following SAH?

Nimodipine

100

Anterior hip dislocation affects what nerve?

Obturator

100

What is the most common cardiac side effects of sugammadex if given at higher doses? 16 mg/kg

Bradycardia and asystole. 

200

Name the largest valve in the heart? 

Tricuspid Valve 7-9 cm2

200

What is the most significant patient related physiologic parameter that determines block height during spinal anesthesia

The volume of CSF in the lumbosacral region. 

200

In healthy young people what is the normal closing volume? 

Closing volume is 10 % of the VC. 400-500 ml

200

Which cranial nerve has the 75% of parasympathetic nervous system action? 

Vagus nerve cranial nerve X

200

The most important extrahepatic site of propofol metabolism is 

By kidneys. 

200

When performing ESP (erector spinae) block where does the local anesthetic spread? Which level will you choose for breast and thoracic surgery. 

Through paravertebral space. 

Breast T4-5

Thoracic surgery T 7-8

300

Moderator band is located in which structure? 

Right Ventricle

300

When administering local anesthetic to the thoracic region why is the dose reduced compared to the lumbar area. 

Greater spread is thought to be caused by decreased volume and the compliance of the thoracic epidural. The dose should be reduced 30-50 %

300

What is the PaO2 and PaCO2 in the apices of the lungs? 

PaO2 132 mmHg

PaCO2 28 mmHg

300

Name the tertiary amine anticholinesterase agent that is used in central anticholinergic syndrome? 

Physostigmine 1 mg. 

300

Name the 3 shunts in fetal circulation. 

Ductus venosus

Ductus arteriosus

Foramen Ovale

300

How does sugammadex work? 

Sugammadex is a modified gamma cyclodextrin that irreversibly form a complex with rocuronium and vecuronium preventing aminosteroid NM. blockers from acting at the nicotinic receptors. 

400

Which papillary muscle has dual supply? 

Anterolateral papillary muscle

OM and diagonal

400

Name the Beta 1 receptor antagonist that has been showed to decrease intraop and postop opioid requirements.

Esmolol.

400

How long most adults with normal lungs and gas exchange can hold their breath when breathing room air without hyperventilating? 

What will be the PaO2 and PaCO2? 

1 minute

After 1 min. of breath holding, PaO2 decreases to 65-70 mmHg and PaCO2 increases 12 mmHg. 

400

Name the preservative that is used in propofol which is responsible from bronchospasm especiailly  patients with asthma? 

Sodium Metabisulfite

400

Name the ultra short acting L-type Calcium channel blocker who is rapidly metabolized by esterases and extravascular tissues. 

Clevidipine is a direct arterial vasodilator. Dose 1-2 mg/hr max. 16 mg/hr

400

Name the only oral direct thrombin inhibitor on the market. 

Dabigatran (Pradaxa)

500

Name the 3 leaflets of Tricuspid Valve

Posterior, Septal and Anterior(largest)

500

Which opioid is not approved for spinal and epidural use. 

Remifentanil has added glycine as a preservative

500

How about if you breath 100 oxygen?

How about if you hyperventilate and breathe 100 % oxygen

If someone breathes 100 % Oxygen they can hold their breath 2-3 minutes or until PaCO2 rises to 60 mmHg. 

Hyperventilation and 100% oxygen prior to breath holding can extend the apneic period to 6-10 minutes

500

Name the polypeptide hormone that stimulates cAMP by causing inotropic and chronotropic effect that can be used to reverse hypotension, bradycardia, conduction impairment caused by B-blocker intoxication. 

Glucagon

500

Name the neurotransmitter that doesn't change with aging. 

Glutamate.

Dopamine, AcH, NE and Seratonin will decrease. 



500

Name the most common cardiac issues in myotonic dystrophy patients.

Cardiac conduction defects, 1degree AV block, bundle branch block, high incidence of septal defects and MVP. 

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