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 haemodynamic effect is common after a bolus of propofol for induction?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Hypotension from vasodilation

Propofol commonly lowers blood pressure through vasodilation and some myocardial depression. It has rapid onset and antiemetic properties but provides no analgesia.

Option by option

  • A. Severe hypertension from alpha stimulation

    Propofol does not have primary alpha-agonist action.

  • B. Hypotension from vasodilation (correct)

    Correct. Vasodilation makes hypotension a frequent induction concern.

  • C. Prolonged adrenal suppression

    Etomidate, not propofol, is associated with adrenal suppression.

  • D. Bronchospasm in every patient

    It is often bronchodilatory rather than universally bronchospastic.

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What is the answer to this Anaesthesia question?

The best answer is B, Hypotension from vasodilation. Propofol commonly lowers blood pressure through vasodilation and some myocardial depression.

Why is "Severe hypertension from alpha stimulation" not the answer?

Propofol does not have primary alpha-agonist action.

Why is "Prolonged adrenal suppression" not the answer?

Etomidate, not propofol, is associated with adrenal suppression.

Why is "Bronchospasm in every patient" not the answer?

It is often bronchodilatory rather than universally bronchospastic.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Induction agents: propofol in Anaesthesia. It has rapid onset and antiemetic properties but provides no analgesia.

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.