ch 3

Question 1

Anesthetic agents and adjuncts can be classified by which of the following?

Answer 1

Route of administration, time period at which they are given, according to the principal effect, and chemistry

Question 2

Drugs such as atropine and glycopyrrolate function in what way?

Answer 2

Act on the PNS and reverse and prevent parasympathetic effects

Question 3

The appropriate antagonist (reversal agent) to use with benzodiazepines (ie. diazepam, midazolam) is:

Answer 3

Flumazenil.

Question 4

Proper handling and use of alfaxalone and propofol include:

Answer 4

Aseptic technique

Question 5

The principal organ(s) involved in the elimination of halogenated anesthetic compounds is (are):

Answer 5

lungs