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Pass the ANZCA Final Exam on your very first attempt with this definitive, meticulously updated question bank featuring over 500 real exam-style MCQs and verified correct answers, specifically designed for the 2026/2027 ANZCA primary and final exam cycles. This comprehensive resource covers every critical domain of anaesthesia practice, providing you with the most complete and up-to-date preparation tool available. Each question is paired with a detailed, evidence-based explanation that clarifies the underlying physiology, pharmacology, and clinical reasoning, ensuring you understand why an answer is correct rather than simply memorizing facts. From the foundational principles of acid-base physiology and buffer systems to the complex pharmacology of anaesthetic agents, this guide has been carefully curated to mirror the actual ANZCA exam format and difficulty level. Dive deep into essential topics including cardiovascular physiology with detailed coverage of cardiac action potentials, vascular resistance, coronary blood flow, and the effects of positive pressure ventilation. Master respiratory physiology with comprehensive sections on pulmonary vascular resistance, hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction, surfactant, dead space measurement, and ventilator management. Our pharmacology section is unparalleled, covering intravenous anaesthetics (propofol, ketamine, thiopentone), inhalational agents (sevoflurane, desflurane, isoflurane, nitrous oxide), neuromuscular blockers (suxamethonium, rocuronium, mivacurium, atracurium), reversal agents (neostigmine, sugammadex), local anaesthetics, opioids, and cardiovascular drugs. We also include in-depth coverage of renal physiology, fluid and electrolyte balance, acid-base disorders, transfusion medicine, coagulation, and the management of complex clinical scenarios. Beyond the basic sciences, this resource provides extensive coverage of difficult and niche topics including malignant hyperthermia, porphyria, serotonin syndrome, local anaesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST), anaphylaxis, and the management of complex obstetric and paediatric cases. You will also master the physics and monitoring equipment essential for the exam, including pulse oximetry, capnography, anaesthetic machine safety, gas laws, and electrical safety. Whether you are preparing for your primary exam, final fellowship, or simply need a reliable reference for clinical practice, this guide eliminates the need to sift through multiple textbooks by delivering all the high-yield information in one streamlined, easy-to-understand question-and-answer format. Gain instant access, study smarter, and secure your fellowship with this top-rated, ANZCA candidate-approved resource.

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Hb is a good buffer because:

A. Large concentration
B. 38 imidazole groups on Histidine residues

A




Which of the following is classified as a "strong ion"?

A. phosphate

B. chloride
C. albumin

B




Bicarbonate buffer most important extracellular buffer system because::

A. Because CO2 and HCO3- are present in large concentrations

B. Because of carbonic anhydrase
C. Because CO2 is dealt with by the lung and HCO3- by the kidneys

D. Of the Henderson-Hasselbach equation
C - open ended buffer system




Pure water at pH 7 has hydrogen ion concentration of

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A. 0 nanomol/L
B. 40 nanomol/L

C. 70 nanomol/L

D. 100 nanomol/L
E. 1000 nanomol/L

D




Hydrogen ion concentration in plasma with a PH of 7.1

A. 80 nmol

B. 40 nmol

C. 120 nmol
D. 0 nmol :

E. ?

A




Which of these increases vasopressin (ADH) secretion?

A. Increase in arterial BP
B. Moving to erect position

C. Increased pressure venoatria junction

D. Reduced effective oncotic pressure plasma
E. Increase ECF volume

B

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Hartmann's solution contains

A. 154 mmol/L Na+:
B. 2 mmol/L Ca++:

C. 2 mmol/L K+:

D. 154 mmol/L Cl:

E. 3 mmol/L Mg2+

B




Cardiogenic shock is the result of:

A. decreased arterial pressure

B. cardiac arrhythmia

C. decreased stroke volume

D. decreased venous return

E. increased venous pressure

C




Administration of a large volume of Normal Saline (0.9%) is likely to produce

A. no change in acid base status
B. hyperchloraemic metabolic acidosis

C. hypochloraemic metabolic acidosis

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D. hyperchloraemic metabolic alkalosis
E. hypochloraemic metabolic alkalosis

B




Torsades de Pointes:

A. results from SVT

B. more likely in bradycardia in susceptible pts

C. treated with 150mg of amiodarone over 30 minutes

D. results from hypermagnesaemia
B




Carotid sinus massage is used in SVT to:

A. Decrease sympathetic stimulation of SA node:

B. Increase vagal outflow to SA node:

C. Decrease sympathetic stimulation to AV node:

D. Increase vagal outflow to AV node:
E. Decrease conductivity

D




Peripheral vascular resistance:

A. can be calculated from mean arterial pressure/ pulmonary wedge pressure:

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