Neuromuscular blockade: 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 · Neuromuscular blockade

Sample item

What electrolyte change can succinylcholine worsen in susceptible patients?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Hyperkalemia

The decisive Neuromuscular blockade principle supports Hyperkalemia; it most directly explains the clinical description, safety priority, or appropriate intervention in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Hypokalemia

    Hypokalemia does not match the stated neuromuscular blockade feature.

  • B. Hyperkalemia (correct)

    Correct. Hyperkalemia is supported by the central clue given.

  • C. Hypocalcemia

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

  • D. Hypophosphatemia

    Hypophosphatemia 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 B, Hyperkalemia. The decisive Neuromuscular blockade principle supports Hyperkalemia; it most directly explains the clinical description, safety priority, or appropriate intervention in the stem.

Why is "Hypokalemia" not the answer?

Hypokalemia does not match the stated neuromuscular blockade feature.

Why is "Hypocalcemia" not the answer?

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

Why is "Hypophosphatemia" not the answer?

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

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neuromuscular blockade in Anaesthesia. The correct option holds because: Correct. Hyperkalemia 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 Neuromuscular blockade?

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.