Induction agents: practice question

A Anaesthesia question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Anaesthesia · Induction agents

Sample item

What dissociative anesthetic can increase sympathetic activity?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Ketamine

The decisive Induction agents principle supports Ketamine; it most directly explains the clinical description, safety priority, or appropriate intervention in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Ketamine (correct)

    Correct. Ketamine is supported by the central clue given.

  • B. Propofol

    Propofol does not match the stated induction agents feature.

  • C. Thiopental

    Thiopental may have another role but is not the best answer in this scenario.

  • D. Midazolam

    Midazolam is inconsistent with the diagnosis, mechanism, or priority described.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Anaesthesia question?

The best answer is A, Ketamine. The decisive Induction agents principle supports Ketamine; it most directly explains the clinical description, safety priority, or appropriate intervention in the stem.

Why is "Propofol" not the answer?

Propofol does not match the stated induction agents feature.

Why is "Thiopental" not the answer?

Thiopental may have another role but is not the best answer in this scenario.

Why is "Midazolam" not the answer?

Midazolam is inconsistent with the diagnosis, mechanism, or priority described.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Induction agents in Anaesthesia. The correct option holds because: Correct. Ketamine is supported by the central clue given.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Induction agents?

Make a table of each agent, its key advantage and its main side effect. Then use the flashcards and the other Anaesthesia questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.