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 effect is common after propofol induction?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Hypotension from vasodilation

Propofol commonly lowers blood pressure through vasodilation and myocardial depression, so dose and volume status require consideration.

Option by option

  • A. Hypotension from vasodilation (correct)

    Correct: hypotension is a common propofol effect.

  • B. Severe hypertension in all patients

    Hypertension is not typical.

  • C. Prolonged neuromuscular block alone

    It is not a neuromuscular blocker.

  • D. Immediate analgesia lasting hours

    Analgesia is limited.

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What is the answer to this Anaesthesia question?

The best answer is A, Hypotension from vasodilation. Propofol commonly lowers blood pressure through vasodilation and myocardial depression, so dose and volume status require consideration.

Why is "Severe hypertension in all patients" not the answer?

Hypertension is not typical.

Why is "Prolonged neuromuscular block alone" not the answer?

It is not a neuromuscular blocker.

Why is "Immediate analgesia lasting hours" not the answer?

Analgesia is limited.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Induction agents in Anaesthesia. The correct option holds because: Correct: hypotension is a common propofol effect.

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.