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 is associated with haemodynamic stability and bronchodilation?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Ketamine

Ketamine usually preserves sympathetic tone and causes bronchodilation, making it useful in selected hypotensive or bronchospastic patients.

Option by option

  • A. Midazolam only

    Midazolam does not provide ketamine-like bronchodilation.

  • B. Ketamine (correct)

    Correct: ketamine supports blood pressure and bronchodilates.

  • C. Thiopental

    Thiopental can depress circulation.

  • D. Propofol only

    Propofol often lowers pressure.

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What is the answer to this Anaesthesia question?

The best answer is B, Ketamine. Ketamine usually preserves sympathetic tone and causes bronchodilation, making it useful in selected hypotensive or bronchospastic patients.

Why is "Midazolam only" not the answer?

Midazolam does not provide ketamine-like bronchodilation.

Why is "Thiopental" not the answer?

Thiopental can depress circulation.

Why is "Propofol only" not the answer?

Propofol often lowers pressure.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Induction agents in Anaesthesia. The correct option holds because: Correct: ketamine supports blood pressure and bronchodilates.

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.