Induction agents: propofol: 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: propofol

Sample item

Which feature makes propofol a common induction agent for brief ambulatory procedures?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Rapid onset and relatively rapid recovery

Propofol has rapid onset and recovery, making it useful for induction and many ambulatory anesthetics. It provides no significant analgesia and can cause hypotension and respiratory depression.

Option by option

  • A. Preservation of sympathetic tone in hypovolemia

    Propofol commonly lowers blood pressure through vasodilation and myocardial depression.

  • B. Triggering skeletal muscle fasciculations

    Fasciculations are associated with succinylcholine, not propofol.

  • C. Powerful analgesia as a sole agent

    Analgesia must be provided separately when needed.

  • D. Rapid onset and relatively rapid recovery (correct)

    Correct. Its pharmacokinetic profile supports smooth, rapid induction and emergence.

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What is the answer to this Anaesthesia question?

The best answer is D, Rapid onset and relatively rapid recovery. Propofol has rapid onset and recovery, making it useful for induction and many ambulatory anesthetics.

Why is "Preservation of sympathetic tone in hypovolemia" not the answer?

Propofol commonly lowers blood pressure through vasodilation and myocardial depression.

Why is "Triggering skeletal muscle fasciculations" not the answer?

Fasciculations are associated with succinylcholine, not propofol.

Why is "Powerful analgesia as a sole agent" not the answer?

Analgesia must be provided separately when needed.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Induction agents: propofol in Anaesthesia. It provides no significant analgesia and can cause hypotension and respiratory depression.

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: propofol?

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.