CAPA Guide Questions And
Correct Answers 2025-2026
GRADED A+
Verapamil - ANS-If dysrhythmias persist despite correction of hyperkalemia and
acidosis following treatment of a malignant hyperthermia crisis. This is the drug
of choice
Acid reflux disease - ANS-Underlying condition that contraindicates use of an
LMA for general analgesia
Dopamine, hypovolemia - ANS-Drug of choice for clinically significant
hypotension when_____ is absent
Cocaine - ANS-Suspected to have been used after ethmoidectomy with
hypertension 180/110
Plasma Cholinesterase deficiency - ANS-Suspected in patients with a history of
alcoholism and tuberculosis. Patient received intubating doses of succinylcholine,
fentanyl, midazolam, and propofol infusion intraoperatively.
Desflurane - ANS-Inhalation agent that has the fastest onset of action.
Nitrous Oxide - ANS-Anesthetic agent classified As an inorganic gas which
diffuses into air containing cavities 34 times more rapidly than nitrogen.
Nitrous Oxide - ANS-Agent that predisposes the postoperative surgical patient to
the development of diffusion hypoxia.
Treatment of diffusion hypoxia - ANS-Administer 100% oxygen for 5-10min
immeadiately postoperatively.
Correct Answers 2025-2026
GRADED A+
Verapamil - ANS-If dysrhythmias persist despite correction of hyperkalemia and
acidosis following treatment of a malignant hyperthermia crisis. This is the drug
of choice
Acid reflux disease - ANS-Underlying condition that contraindicates use of an
LMA for general analgesia
Dopamine, hypovolemia - ANS-Drug of choice for clinically significant
hypotension when_____ is absent
Cocaine - ANS-Suspected to have been used after ethmoidectomy with
hypertension 180/110
Plasma Cholinesterase deficiency - ANS-Suspected in patients with a history of
alcoholism and tuberculosis. Patient received intubating doses of succinylcholine,
fentanyl, midazolam, and propofol infusion intraoperatively.
Desflurane - ANS-Inhalation agent that has the fastest onset of action.
Nitrous Oxide - ANS-Anesthetic agent classified As an inorganic gas which
diffuses into air containing cavities 34 times more rapidly than nitrogen.
Nitrous Oxide - ANS-Agent that predisposes the postoperative surgical patient to
the development of diffusion hypoxia.
Treatment of diffusion hypoxia - ANS-Administer 100% oxygen for 5-10min
immeadiately postoperatively.
