Complications: carcinoid: 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 · Complications: carcinoid

Sample item

Which drug is used to prevent or treat carcinoid crisis perioperatively?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Octreotide

Octreotide, a somatostatin analogue, blocks the release of vasoactive mediators from carcinoid tumours. Histamine-releasing drugs, adrenaline and noradrenaline can precipitate the crisis.

Option by option

  • A. Morphine

    Morphine releases histamine.

  • B. Adrenaline

    Adrenaline can provoke the crisis.

  • C. Metoclopramide

    Metoclopramide does not treat a carcinoid crisis.

  • D. Octreotide (correct)

    Correct. Octreotide controls mediator release.

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What is the answer to this Anaesthesia question?

The best answer is D, Octreotide. Octreotide, a somatostatin analogue, blocks the release of vasoactive mediators from carcinoid tumours.

Why is "Morphine" not the answer?

Morphine releases histamine.

Why is "Adrenaline" not the answer?

Adrenaline can provoke the crisis.

Why is "Metoclopramide" not the answer?

Metoclopramide does not treat a carcinoid crisis.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Complications: carcinoid in Anaesthesia. Histamine-releasing drugs, adrenaline and noradrenaline can precipitate the crisis.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as a multi-step question: it asks you to combine more than one idea. 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 Complications: carcinoid?

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?

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