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A patient known to have porphyria is inadvertently administered thiopentone on induction of anaesthesia. In recovery the patient complains of abdominal pain prior to having a seizure and losing consciousness. Which drug should NOT be given? A. Pethidine B. Diazepam C. Haematin D. Suxamethonium E. Pregabalin {Ans: ANSWER A Pethidine: norpethidine precipitate seizures Diazepam: first line in treating seizure Haematin: antidote for AIP Suxamethonium: short acting and metabolised without enzyme induction Pregabalin: drug of choice for long term control of seizure in AIP patients}Compared with a plenium vaporizer what is NOT a disadvantage of draw-over vaporizer (repeat but still not quite remembered correctly) A. Basic temperature compensation B. Basic flow compensation C. Cannot use sevoflurane D. Small volume reservoir E. ? {Ans: ANSWER C}You see a young man prior to surgery. He describes a history of throat swelling and difficulty breathing both spontaneously and in association with minor dental procedures. His brother has had similar episodes. The most likely mechanism is: A. C1-esterase deficiency B. Factor V deficiency C. Low bradykinin levels D. Mast cell degranulation E. Tryptase release {Ans: ANSWER A}You are called to see a 30 year old man with rapidly deteriorating asthma. Following appropriate