CDTR Anesthesia Question Bank ​

Comprehensive Medical Education Resource for Anesthesia Practice ​

This comprehensive question bank covers all major aspects of anesthesia practice across 7 modules. Each answer provides detailed, clinically relevant information suitable for medical students, residents, and practicing anesthesiologists preparing for examinations or clinical practice.

Module Structure ​

Module 1: Introduction & Balanced Anesthesia ​

• Introduction to anesthesia history
• Balanced anesthesia principles
• Stages of anesthesia
• Blood pressure measurement methods
• BURP maneuver
• Pulse oximetry
• General anesthesia drugs
• Opioids and IV agents
• Muscle relaxants
• Reversal agents
• Preoxygenation
• Minimum standards of anesthesia

Module 2: Preoperative Assessment ​

• Post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV)
• Pre-anesthesia clinic investigations
• Systemic examination
• Preoperative instructions
• Thyromental distance
• Mallampati grading
• Lip bite test
• ASA classification
• Breath sounds
• LEMON scoring
• Preoperative assessment components

Module 3: Investigations ​

• Common PAC investigations
• Medical abbreviations
• Consent types
• NPO guidelines
• Premedication drugs
• Depth of anesthesia monitoring
• Cardiac medications
• ECG leads and placement
• Anesthesia machine checks
• IV access equipment
• Emergency drugs
• Diabetic patient instructions

Module 4: Intraoperative and Postoperative Complications ​

• Spinal anesthesia complications
• Intra-arterial blood pressure monitoring
• Induction drugs and dosages
• Bedridden patient complications
• Cardiac stable inhalational agents
• IV fluid types
• Neuromuscular blocking agents
• Difficult airway management
• Anesthesia machine checks

Module 5: Minor Sequelae and Major Catastrophes ​

• Central neuraxial blocks
• Epidural anesthesia
• Spinal anesthesia
• Combined spinal-epidural
• Peripheral nerve blocks
• Difficult airway management
• Fiberoptic intubation
• Regional anesthesia techniques

Module 6: Anaesthetic Consideration in Cardiac Anaesthesia ​

• Cardiac patient evaluation
• Cardiac medications
• Preoperative assessment
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Preload and afterload
• Hypoxia vs hypoxemia
• Cardiac conduction system
• Arrhythmias
• ECG interpretation
• ABG analysis

Module 7: Water Electrolyte & Acid Base Disturbances ​

• Dehydration
• Hyperkalemia and hypokalemia
• Acid-base balance testing
• Endocrine disease management
• Metabolic acidosis and alkalosis
• IV fluid calculations
• Thyroid disorders

Clinical Relevance ​

The content emphasizes:

• Clinical relevance: Practical application in anesthesia practice
• Evidence-based information: Current medical knowledge and guidelines
• Comprehensive coverage: All aspects from basic science to clinical practice
• Safety considerations: Critical safety information throughout

Usage Guidelines ​

Students should use this as a study guide and reference material while also consulting current medical literature and institutional protocols for the most up-to-date information.

Contributing ​

This question bank is designed to be a living document. Updates and improvements are welcome to ensure the content remains current and comprehensive.

Last Updated: January 3, 2026