Anesthesia

Question 1

What is General anesthesia characterized as?

Answer 1

Insensibility to feeling and pain through unconsciousness.
#11, McCurnin’s (electronic version) 10th ed. Pg 2916

Question 2

What is the criteria for an ASA IV?

Answer 2

Patients with severe systematic disease that is a constant threat to life. These patients are at high risk.
#11, McCurnin’s (electronic version) 10th ed. Pg 2921

Question 2

What is the recommended fasting time for small ruminants?

Answer 2

12-18
#11, McCurnin’s (electronic version) 10th ed. Pg 2920

Question 3

Mydriasis is a common adverse effect of anticholinergic administration. What is mydriasis?

Answer 3

Dilation of the pupil.
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Question 4

Between the drugs Atropine and Glycopyrrolate, which is more rapid acting?

Answer 4

Atropine
#11, McCurnin’s (electronic version) 10th ed. Pg 2923