Indian
Journal of Anaesthesia (IJA)
WEEKLY QUIZ #24
IJA Quiz Masters
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Dr. Muralidhar Thondebhavi S, Dr.
Manshad Showkath, Dr. Shilpa GK Bhat, Dr. Bhavna Gupta, Dr. Tushar Chokshi Dr. Rakesh GargEditor-in-ChiefIndian Journal of Anaesthesia
Q1. Which autonomic nervous system responses are stimulated during
ECT?
A.
Only the parasympathetic system
B.
Only the sympathetic system
C.
First the parasympathetic, then the
sympathetic system
D.
Both systems simultaneously
Ans : C)
https://journals.lww.com/ijaweb/fulltext/2024/06000/dexmedetomidine_for_reducing.9.aspx
Sriramka, Bhavna; Panigrahy, Sasmita; Ramasubbu, Mathan
Kumar1; Mishra, Suvendu N.2. Dexmedetomidine for reducing
succinylcholine-induced myalgia in patients undergoing electroconvulsive
therapy: A randomised controlled trial. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia 68(6):p
560-565, June 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_1159_23
Q2 What are the key haemodynamic changes observed during ECT?
A.
Hypotension followed by bradycardia
B.
Bradycardia followed by tachycardia and
hypertension
C.
Tachycardia followed by bradycardia
D.
Hypertension followed by hypotension
Ans: B
https://journals.lww.com/ijaweb/fulltext/2024/06000/dexmedetomidine_for_reducing.9.aspx
Sriramka, Bhavna; Panigrahy, Sasmita; Ramasubbu, Mathan
Kumar1; Mishra, Suvendu N.2. Dexmedetomidine for reducing
succinylcholine-induced myalgia in patients undergoing electroconvulsive
therapy: A randomised controlled trial. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia 68(6):p
560-565, June 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_1159_23
Q3 Which is not a factor that has a clear role in
influencing the onset of nerve blocks
A. Total
Dose
B. Pka
C. Use
of additives
D. Volume
Ans D
Dhar, Mridul; Talawar, Praveen; Sharma, Sameer; Tripathy,
Debendra K.; Gupta, Vaishali; Varshney, Pragya. A randomised trial comparing
block characteristics of a mixture versus sequential injections of lignocaine
and ropivacaine for supraclavicular brachial plexus nerve block in patients
undergoing upper limb surgery. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia 68(6):p 540-546,
June 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_1122_23
Q4 How was the joint angle measured during the study comparing
posture and comfort of anaesthesiologist during laryngoscopy in the recent
edition of IJA
A.
Using a goniometer
B.
Using the ‘Angles in photo’ app
C.
Using a protractor
D.
By a Scientific calibrated tape
Ans : B
https://journals.lww.com/ijaweb/fulltext/2024/06000/comparing_the_posture_and_comfort_of.7.aspx
Mookambika, R1; Hemanth Kumar, RV2; Areti, Archana3; Jaya,
V4. Comparing the posture and comfort of anaesthesiologists during laryngoscopy
and tracheal intubation in the head-elevated laryngoscopy position in supine
position and with a 25° backup: A randomised clinical crossover trial. Indian
Journal of Anaesthesia 68(6):p 547-552, June 2024. | DOI:
10.4103/ija.ija_1130_23
Q.5 What are the estimated proportions of missed episodes of
mean arterial pressures below 65 mmHg and desaturation episodes using routine
measurements?
A.
30% and 50%, respectively
B.
50% and 70%, respectively
C.
75% and 85%, respectively
D.
50% and 90%, respectively
Ans : D)
Upadhyay, Prateek; Hicks, Megan Henley1; Khanna, Ashish K.2.
Enhanced monitoring for postoperative hospital wards – Evidence to
implementation. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia 68(6):p 511-513, June 2024. |
DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_360_24
Q6. What percentage of patients receiving opioids postoperatively
experience at least one episode of opioid-induced respiratory depression (OIRD)
A.
20%
B.
30%
C.
40%
D.
50%
Ans : C
Upadhyay, Prateek; Hicks, Megan Henley1; Khanna, Ashish K.2.
Enhanced monitoring for postoperative hospital wards – Evidence to
implementation. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia 68(6):p 511-513, June 2024. |
DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_360_24
Q.7 What is the reported sensitivity and
specificity for ultrasonography-assessed
optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) compared to invasive ICP measurements
according to the recent review by Xu Et al
A.
85 % and 88 %
B.
88 % and 85 %
C.
88 % and 94 %
D.
94 % and 88 %
Ans : A
Magoon, Rohan; Jose, Jes1; Suresh, Varun2. Research trends
in optic nerve sheath diameter monitoring – A bibliometric study. Indian
Journal of Anaesthesia 68(6):p 579-582, June 2024. | DOI:
10.4103/ija.ija_205_24
Q.
8 What percentage of critically
ill adults who received propofol for tracheal intubation experienced
hypotension (systolic blood pressure < 70 mmHg)?
A. 2%
B. 4%
C. 6%
D. 8%
Ans : B)
Khawaja, Asad1; Karamchandani, Kunal2. Induction agents for
emergency airway management in critically ill patients. Indian Journal of
Anaesthesia 68(6):p 514-516, June 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_380_24
Q.9 What class of drugs has been associated with
increased ICU and hospital length of stays when used in critically ill
patients?
A. Barbiturates
B. Benzodiazepines
C. Ketamine
D. Etomidate
Ans : B)
Khawaja, Asad1; Karamchandani, Kunal2. Induction agents for
emergency airway management in critically ill patients. Indian Journal of
Anaesthesia 68(6):p 514-516, June 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_380_24
Q.10 Delayed neurocognitive recovery (dNCR) develops
within how many days after surgery?
A. 7 days
B. 14 days
C. 21 days
D. 30 days
Ans : D)
https://journals.lww.com/ijaweb/fulltext/2024/06000/effect_of_prophylactic_corticosteroids_on.3.aspx
Singh, Narinder P.; Makkar, Jeetinder K.1; Goel, Nitika1;
Karamchandani, Kunal2; Singh, Mandeep3; Singh, Preet M.4. Effect of
prophylactic corticosteroids on postoperative neurocognitive dysfunction in the
adult population: An updated systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial
sequential analysis of randomised controlled trials. Indian Journal of
Anaesthesia 68(6):p 517-526, June 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_149_24
