Regional anesthesia: 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 · Regional anesthesia

Sample item

What physiological effect can occur after spinal anesthesia?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

A. Hypotension from sympathetic block

The decisive Regional anesthesia principle supports Hypotension from sympathetic block; it most directly explains the clinical description, safety priority, or appropriate intervention in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Hypotension from sympathetic block (correct)

    Correct. Hypotension from sympathetic block is supported by the central clue given.

  • B. Bronchoconstriction only

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

  • C. Hyperthermia always

    Hyperthermia always is inconsistent with the diagnosis, mechanism, or priority described.

  • D. Hypertension from vasoconstriction

    Hypertension from vasoconstriction does not match the stated regional anesthesia feature.

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, Hypotension from sympathetic block. The decisive Regional anesthesia principle supports Hypotension from sympathetic block; it most directly explains the clinical description, safety priority, or appropriate intervention in the stem.

Why is "Bronchoconstriction only" not the answer?

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

Why is "Hyperthermia always" not the answer?

Hyperthermia always is inconsistent with the diagnosis, mechanism, or priority described.

Why is "Hypertension from vasoconstriction" not the answer?

Hypertension from vasoconstriction does not match the stated regional anesthesia feature.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Regional anesthesia in Anaesthesia. The correct option holds because: Correct. Hypotension from sympathetic block 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 Regional anesthesia?

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.