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

Which induction agent commonly causes vasodilation and hypotension?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Propofol

Propofol commonly lowers blood pressure through vasodilation and myocardial depression, so dose and hemodynamic context require careful consideration.

Option by option

  • A. Naloxone

    Naloxone reverses opioid effects.

  • B. Atropine

    Atropine increases heart rate in selected settings.

  • C. Propofol (correct)

    Correct: propofol commonly lowers arterial pressure.

  • D. Ketamine

    Ketamine often preserves sympathetic tone.

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What is the answer to this Anaesthesia question?

The best answer is C, Propofol. Propofol commonly lowers blood pressure through vasodilation and myocardial depression, so dose and hemodynamic context require careful consideration.

Why is "Naloxone" not the answer?

Naloxone reverses opioid effects.

Why is "Atropine" not the answer?

Atropine increases heart rate in selected settings.

Why is "Ketamine" not the answer?

Ketamine often preserves sympathetic tone.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Induction agents in Anaesthesia. The correct option holds because: Correct: propofol commonly lowers arterial pressure.

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.