Pharmacology Hardest Exam! Trivia Quiz

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1.

This IV GA could be deadly: you could fall asleep, stop breathing and die. SE are major decreases in blood pressure, vasodilation, a decrease in myocardial contractility, and a decrease in ventilation rate. Michael Jackson supposedly died this way
- A.
  
  Propofol
- B.
  
  Ketamine
- C.
  
  Midazolam
- D.
  
  Fentanyl
2.

This inhaled GA produces profound analgesia and is commonly used on the battlefield and vet medicine.
- A.
  
  Propofol
- B.
  
  Ketamine
- C.
  
  Midazolam
- D.
  
  Fentanyl
3.

These drugs are used in conjunction with others to decrease the dose of GA needed to reach the desired depth of anesthesia.
- A.
  
  Propofol
- B.
  
  Ketamine
- C.
  
  Midazolam
- D.
  
  Fentanyl
4.

These two drugs are competitive inhibitors of ACh binding to ACh receptor at NMG. They are not metabolized by acetylcholine esterase.
- A.
  
  Dantrolene
- B.
  
  Mivacurium
- C.
  
  Rocuronium
- D.
  
  Succinylcholine
5.

This drug is used to treat Malignant Hyperthermia.
- A.
  
  Dantrolene
- B.
  
  Mivacurium
- C.
  
  Rocuronium
- D.
  
  Succinylcholine
6.

This NMJ blocker has a SHORT duration of action (12-18 minutes) and causes histamine release.
- A.
  
  Dantrolene
- B.
  
  Mivacurium
- C.
  
  Rocuronium
- D.
  
  Succinylcholine
7.

This NMJ blocker has an INTERMEDIATE duration of action (30-60 minutes). Used to rapidly relax (1-2 min) laryngeal and jaw muscles for tracheal intubation.
- A.
  
  Dantrolene
- B.
  
  Mivacurium
- C.
  
  Rocuronium
- D.
  
  Succinylcholine
8.

This drug is a DEPOLARIZING NMJ blocker.
- A.
  
  Dantrolene
- B.
  
  Mivacurium
- C.
  
  Rocuronium
- D.
  
  Succinylcholine
9.

This drug is most widely used in local anesthesia. Used for infiltration, nerve block, spinal and epi blocks.
- A.
  
  Lidocaine
- B.
  
  Articaine
- C.
  
  Benzocaine
- D.
  
  Epinephrine
10.

This local anesthetic has a duration of action of 1 hour and has become the LA of choice for dentists.
- A.
  
  Lidocaine
- B.
  
  Articaine
- C.
  
  Benzocaine
- D.
  
  Epinephrine
11.

This ester is used topically for surface anesthesia. One brand name is HURRICANE :)
- A.
  
  Lidocaine
- B.
  
  Articaine
- C.
  
  Benzocaine
- D.
  
  Epinephrine
12.

This drug is used in conjunction with local anesthetics to decrease the rate of absorption and prolonged anesthesia via vasoconstriction at the site of injection.
- A.
  
  Lidocaine
- B.
  
  Articaine
- C.
  
  Benzocaine
- D.
  
  Epinephrine
13.

This type of anesthesia occurs in the space within the vertebral canal but superficial to the dural sac.
- A.
  
  Surface Anesthesia
- B.
  
  Field Block Anesthesia
- C.
  
  Nerve block anesthesia
- D.
  
  Intravenous regional anesthesia
- E.
  
  Epidural block
- F.
  
  Spinal Block
14.

This type of anesthesia occurs in the cerebral spinal fluid in subarachnoid space (intrathecal space)
- A.
  
  Surface Anesthesia
- B.
  
  Field Block Anesthesia
- C.
  
  Nerve block anesthesia
- D.
  
  Intravenous regional anesthesia
- E.
  
  Epidural block
- F.
  
  Spinal Block
15.

Which of the following (select multiple) describe a SPINAL block?
- A.
  
  Less time
- B.
  
  Less discomfort
- C.
  
  MORE INTENSE sensory and motor block
- D.
  
  LA is limited to injection site below termination of spinal cord (2nd lumbar vertebra)
- E.
  
  Less risk for post-dural puncture HA
- F.
  
  Placement of catheter for long-term pain reduction
- G.
  
  NOT limited to injection sites below 2nd lumbar vertebra
16.

Which of the following (select multiple) describe a EPIDURAL block?
- A.
  
  Less time
- B.
  
  Less discomfort
- C.
  
  MORE INTENSE sensory and motor block
- D.
  
  LA is limited to injection site below termination of spinal cord (2nd lumbar vertebra)
- E.
  
  Less risk for post-dural puncture HA
- F.
  
  Placement of catheter for long-term pain reduction
- G.
  
  NOT limited to injection sites below 2nd lumbar vertebra
17.

Which of the following are side effects of local anesthetics at (lidocaine, articaine, and benzocaine)?
- A.
  
  Conversion of hemoglobin to methemoglobin
- B.
  
  Crosses placental barrier
- C.
  
  Vasodilation
- D.
  
  Nystagmus
- E.
  
  Nausea and vomiting
- F.
  
  Torsades
- G.
  
  Malignant Hyperthermia
18.

These two drugs are taken up by fat, brain, kidney, liver then muscle and gut
- A.
  
  Lidocaine
- B.
  
  Articaine
- C.
  
  Benzocaine
- D.
  
  Epinephrine
19.

Select of the following which are ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS to combined oral contraceptives:
- A.
  
  Thromboembolic disease
- B.
  
  Cerebrovascular disease
- C.
  
  MI, CAD
- D.
  
  Congenital hyperlipidemia
- E.
  
  Breast cancer
- F.
  
  Decreased liver function
- G.
  
  Liver tumor
- H.
  
  Woman over 35 who smokes heavily
- I.
  
  Migraines
- J.
  
  Hypertension
- K.
  
  Diabetes mellitus
- L.
  
  Gallbladder disease
- M.
  
  Male gender
20.

Select of the following which are RELATIVE CONTRAINDICATIONS to combined oral contraceptives:
- A.
  
  Thromboembolic disease
- B.
  
  Cerebrovascular disease
- C.
  
  MI, CAD
- D.
  
  Congenital hyperlipidemia
- E.
  
  Breast cancer
- F.
  
  Decreased liver function
- G.
  
  Liver tumor
- H.
  
  Woman over 35 who smokes heavily
- I.
  
  Migraines
- J.
  
  Hypertension
- K.
  
  Diabetes mellitus
- L.
  
  Gallbladder disease
- M.
  
  Male gender
21.

Which of the following are adverse side effects to combined oral contraceptives?
- A.
  
  Nausea
- B.
  
  Choamsa (brownish pigmentation-induced skin discoloration on face)
- C.
  
  Acne
- D.
  
  Hirsutism
- E.
  
  Thromboembolic disease
- F.
  
  Hypertension
- G.
  
  Cholelithiasis
- H.
  
  Increase in TRIG and LDL
- I.
  
  Breakthrough bleeding
- J.
  
  Cervical cancer
22.

What the beneficial effects of combined oral contraceptives?
- A.
  
  Decreased incidence of endometrial cancer
- B.
  
  Decreased incidence of ovarian cancer
- C.
  
  Decreased incidence of acen vulgaris
- D.
  
  Decreased incidence of cervical cancer
- E.
  
  Decreased incidence of thromboembolic disorders
23.

Which progestin has both progestin activity and aldosterone antagonist activity?
- A.
  
  Levonogrestrel
- B.
  
  Drospirenone
- C.
  
  Norgestrel
- D.
  
  Spironolactone
- E.
  
  Medroxyprogesterone
24.

Which of the following oral contraceptives are progestin-only preparations?
- A.
  
  Micronor
- B.
  
  Orvette
- C.
  
  Depo-Provera
- D.
  
  Ortho Evra
- E.
  
  NuvaRing
- F.
  
  Mirena
25.

Which one of the following oral contraceptive is a patch placed on the abdomen, buttocks, upper torso, or upper arm?
- A.
  
  Micronor
- B.
  
  Orvette
- C.
  
  Depo-Provera
- D.
  
  Ortho Evra
- E.
  
  NuvaRing
- F.
  
  Mirena