Anesthesiology Exam II Material Flashcards
Ocular reflexes are a good indicator of anesthetic depth. The bovine eye rotates __________ during light planes of anesthesia
ventromedially
T/F: Deracoxib is a selective cyclooxygenase inhibitor
True
Deracoxib selectively inhibits COX 2
T/F: Vasopressin and Epinephrine are useful in arrest situations because they both work well in acidic environments
False
Vasopressin if effective in acidic environments. Epinephrine is fairly ineffective once the patient is acidemic
If there is excess heparin in your syringe when you’re taking a sample for blood gas analysis, what would you expect to see with regard to the pH of the sample?
decreased pH
Local anesthetics act at the site of injection (locally). Which is typically desired: slow absorption or fast absorption into systemic circulation?
slow absorption
T/F: If a patient fractures its humerus, a brachial plexus nerve block is indicated
False
Brachial plexus nerve blocks provide anesthesia to the elbow and distal (radius/ulna fracture, toe amputation, carpal arthrodesis)
When monitoring anesthetic depth in equines, what drug makes eye reflexes less reliable?
Ketamine
What is the drug of choice to treat hypotension in equines?
Dobutamine
What is the normal PaCO2 range for arterial blood?
35 - 45 mmHg
When monitoring neuromuscular blockade, you will not see any response to tetanic stimulation or posttetanic facilitation during Phase ______ depolarization
Phase I
- You also won’t see Train of Four (TOF) during phase 1 depolarization.*
- get over it.*
Which of the following drugs would you give during cardiac arrest?
- Phenylephrine
- Epinephrine
- Dopamine
- Glycopyrrolate
- Ephedrine
Epinephrine!
Is phenylbutazone a selective or non-selective cyclooxygenase inhibitor?
Non-selective
Phenylbutazone is a COX 1 and COX 2 inhibitor
T/F: Epinephrine is the go-to drug to treat hypotension during anesthesia
False
Epinephrine should be administered during cardiopulmonary arrest! It can cause tachycardia very quickly, so go with other drugs for hypotension before turning to epinephrine.
“Curtis” is a 3 y.o. male intact sheep that is having a castration performed in the 7th semester surgery lab. This is your first blood gas sample under gas anesthesia. What primary acid-base disturbance is present in this patient?
Respiratory Acidosis
pH is very low and CO2 is very high.
Approximately how much blood does a 4x4 gauze square hold?
~ 5-10 mL
T/F: 2˚ AV block is considered to be generally normal in equine anesthesia
True
2˚ AV block is generally normal and is due to inherently high vagal tone. It should be abolished by exercise or excitement
Naloxone is a reversal agent for what class of drugs?
Opioids
What are the three most common causes of hypotension under anesthesia?
vasodilation, decreased contractility, and bradycardia
When vasopressors are administered to a patient, what happens to the patient’s heart rate?
reflex bradycardia
T/F: Pyridostigmine has a short onset of action and short duration
False
Pyridostigmine has a LONG onset of action and LONG duration
What is the minimum PCV at which cells can still carry oxygen to tissues?
21%
This correlates to 7 mg/dL Hb
Is aspirin a selective or non-selective cyclooxygenase inhibitor?
Non-selective
Aspirin inhibits COX 1 and COX 2
If you’re performing a blood-gas analysis and you determine that the SaO2 is >88%, are you dealing with an arterial sample or a venous sample?
Arterial
If SaO2 is < 88%, it could be a mixed sample, venous, or pulmonary disease
What is the drug of choice for treatment of malignant hyperthermia?
Dantrolene
Which of the four primary acid-base disturbances is present if your patient has a base excess?
Metabolic Alkalosis
Colloids exhibit less redistribution than crystalloids.
For every 1 mL of blood lost in a patient, how many mLs of colloids should be administered?
1 mL
For every 1 mL of blood lost in a patient, you should replace with 1 mL of colloids
Which of the following local anesthetics would you expect to have the slowest onset of action?
- Procaine
- Lidocaine
- Mepivacaine
- Bupivacaine
Procaine
Procaine has a pKa of 8.9. The higher the pKa, the slower the onset of action
Approximately how much blood does a cotton tip applicator (CTA) hold?
~ 0.2 mL
You take a blood gas analysis of your patient and the PaCO2 is 20 mmHg. Is your patient hypoventilating, ventilating normally, or hyperventilating?
hyperventilating
Normal range for PaCO2 is 35-45 mmHg
Why must we use caution when using Acepromazine as a premedication in breeding stallions?
potential penile prolapse
What is the normal PaO2 range for arterial blood on 100% O2?
~500 mmHg
T/F: Maxillary nerve block is useful for extraction of upper molars in canine patients
True
Maxillary nerve blocks desensitize ipsilateral upper dental arcade, maxilla
T/F: Dogs and cats must be blood-typed prior to receiving plasma transfusions
False
There is no need to test dogs for plasma transfusions; just whole blood and RBCs.
CATS must be tested prior to plasma transfusions!
What is the most common pathologic arrhythmia in horses?
Atrial Fibrillation
5 causes of hypoxemia… go!
- Decreased FiO2
- Hypoventilation
- V/Q mismatch
- Right to left shunt
- DIffusion Impairment
What fluid type should you consider if the patient has lost 10% - 20% of blood volume?
Colloids
If you have a patient on an NSAID and you’d like to switch them to another NSAID, how long should you ‘wash them out’ before starting the other NSAID?
7 days
T/F: Hypotonic fluids (such as 5% dextrose in H2O) should not be given in the same line as transfusion products
True
- If they are given in the same line, the hypotonic fluid will cause hemolysis of the transfusion product before it even reaches the patient*
- It is best to place an additional catheter if these products need to be given simultaneously*
Why are a2 agonists not recommended for use in sheep?
Sheep are at risk for developing pulmonary hemorrhage and edema, potentially resulting in severe hypoxemia
T/F: Ruminant patients are more likely to regurgitate if placed in dorsal recumbency
True
Cryo-poor plasma is high in what clotting factors?
II, VII, IX, & X
- Vitamin K-dependent factors!*
- Cryo-poor plasma is useful for treatment of rodenticide intoxication*
How long should you fast an adult pig prior to anesthesia?
6-12 hours
What is the approximate blood volume (in mL) for a 10 kg dog?
~900 mL
90 mL/kg x 10 kg
What is the approximate blood volume (in mL/kg) for ovines?
60 mL/kg
Pain caused by a stimulus that does not normally cause pain is termed:
Allodynia