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Following successful placement of an epidural needle,, how far should you advance the catheter into the epidural space?

Which type of fluid is used mostly for replacing fluid losses associated with hypovolemia and why? 

During your airway exam, you can visualize the soft palate and uvular base.  What Mallampati classification does this represent?

The quantitaitve neuromuscular monitor Twitchview  uses these parameters to signify degree of block. Please match the degree of block with monitor reading.

Which event signifies atrial depolarization?

Your patient is currently using inhaled steroids for asthma. For this reason, you recommend:

When placing a spinal anesthetic, which factor most influences the height of the block?

Immediately after placing a spinal block, you notice the patient’s blood pressure drops from 140/80 to 110/60. Why did this occur?

Which of the phases of the capnography waveform corresponds to an early point of exhalation?

Your 22 year-old female scheduled for breast augmentation states she smokes cigarettes and occasional marijuana. She is unsure regarding the date of her last menstrual period. What laboratory studies are required for this patient?