Anesthesia Flashcards
Review of Chapter 21
1
Q
What is the difference between a sedative and a tranquilizer?
A
- Sedative => drug that reduces excitement and irritability by causing sleepiness and decreases mental activity
- Tranquilizer => drug that may reduce anxiety in a patient but does not necessarily reduce awareness
2
Q
What is Cyclohexamines?
A
Drugs that interrupt neural transmissions that induce conscious and unconscious brain functions
3
Q
Side effects of dissociative anesthetics
A
- Temporary personality changes
- Tissue irritation
- Apneustic breathing pattern
- Increasing in salivation and lacrimation
- Nystagmus
- Dilated pupils
4
Q
How can we differentiate Isoflurane, Sevoflurane and Desflurane?
A
- Isoflurane has a purple label
- Sevoflurane has a yellow label
- Desflurane has a blue label
5
Q
What do feline patients require before the intubation and for what?
A
2% lidocaine gel or spray to anesthetize the glottis
6
Q
What are the 4 categories of acid-base disturbances?
A
- Respiratory Acidosis
- Respiratory Alkalosis
- Metabolic Acidosis
- Metabolic Alkalosis
7
Q
What can cause hypoxemia?
A
- Decreased inspired O2 concentration
- Venous admixture
- Hypoventilation while inspiring 21% O2
8
Q
Where does all the expired gas goes to?
A
Scavenging System
9
Q
What is another name for the Rebreathing System?
A
Circle System
10
Q
What size of reservoir bag should we use in a patient that weighs around 35-77lbs?
A
2-L bag
