7. Flashcards
1
Q
Can any agent be given orally in safe doses predictably to make an uncooperative person cooperative
A
no
2
Q
Benzos end in what suffix
A
-am
3
Q
Benzos are only useful to make a person cooperative when
A
barrier to treatment is anxiety
4
Q
Is chloral hydrate effective in adults
A
no- makes them drowsy- not increase cooperation
5
Q
Contraindications for nitrous
A
- Mouth breathing
- Nasal blockage
- Hiatal hernia
- Psychiatric disorder
6
Q
Issues with IV sedation
A
- No protected airways (swallowing and gag reflexes affected)
- Can cause aspiration or laryngospasm
7
Q
Risks of intubaiton are
A
- Aspiration
- Respiratory and cardiac complications
- Neurologic complications
- Anaphylaxis
8
Q
Requirements for pre-op testing for general anesthesia are
A
-Varies by hospital, age, gender, medical statuys
Full pre op includes
- Metabolic panel
- CBC
- Chest X-ray
- EKG
- INR/PTT
