APEX MOCK EXAM Q. BANK | {LATEST 2026/
2027 UPDATE} COMPLETE ACTUAL AND
AUTHENTIC EXAM | BRAND NEW!
Which pharmacologic agents are most likely to precipitate carcinoid
crisis? (select 3)
☐ Epinephrine
☐ Succinylcholine
☐ Desflurane
☐ Octreotide
☐ Thiopental
☐ Ondansetron
☐ Epinephrine
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☐ Succinylcholine
☐ Thiopental
Others:
- atracurium
- norepinephrine
- isoproterenol
*Carcinoid crisis: neuroendocrine tumor releases excessive hormones:
- serotonin
- histamine
- norepinephrine
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Which of the following is the most potent amnestic?
o Midazolam
o Diazepam
o Lorazepam
o Flurazapam
Lorazepam (ativan)
- 6 hours of amnesia
- T1/2 = 6-24 hrs
Half lives:
Midazolam: 2.5 hrs
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Flurazepam: 3 hrs
Alprazolam (xanax): 15 hrs
Diazepam (valium): > 24 hours
Gout management: (select 2)
☐ Pts should be liberally hydrated
☐ HCO3- enhances uric acid excretion
☐ Gout does not impact airway management
☐ Colchicine reduced conversion of purines to uric acid
☐ Pts should be liberally hydrated (pee out uric acid)
☐ HCO3- enhances uric acid excretion (alkalized urine)
Gout: