Anaesthetics

Question 1

Which anaesthetic agent has inherent anti-emetic properties?

Answer 1

propofol

Question 2

what anaesthetic agents has the strongest analgesic effect

Answer 2

Ketamine

Question 3

• Few days following surgery
• Low BP
• Low sodium and potassium
• Distended abdomen
• Absolute constipation
• Despite hypovolaemia = +ve fluid balance

Answer 3

Ileus

Water and sodium are being lost but into a third bpody compartment meaning net fluid balance is positive

Question 4

Scoring system used to assess pts pre operative morbidity

Answer 4

ASA
Lower the score = better pre operative physical condition

Question 5

ASA I

Answer 5

Healthy, non smoking, no or minimal alcohol use

Question 6

ASA II

Answer 6

Current smoker
Social alcohol drinker
Pregnancy
Obesity (BMI 30-40)
Well controlled DM / HTN
Mild lung disease

Question 7

ASA III

Answer 7

Severe systemic disease

Question 8

ASA IV

Answer 8

Severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life

Question 9

ASA V

Answer 9

Moribund pt, not expected to survive without the operation

Question 10

ASA VI

Answer 10

Declared brain dead, organs being removed for donor purposes n