Chapter 11

Question 1

Pain reliever used during procedures, causes temporary loss of sensation/awareness.

Answer 1

Anesthetic

Question 2

Combination of different types of anesthetics to achieve unconsciousness, muscle relaxation, etc.

Answer 2

Anesthesia

Question 3

One major complication of general anesthetics is __________.

Answer 3

Hypotension

Question 4

__________________ is an adverse reaction to general anesthesia, results in rapid rise in temp, tachycardia, tachypnea, and sweating. This is genetically linked.

Answer 4

Malignant hyperthermia

Question 5

_________________ drugs are used to prevent nerve transmission, leading to paralysis. They are used as adjunct with general anesthetic for surgery/procedures.

Answer 5

Neuromuscular blocking drugs

Question 6

Spinal fluid leaking out as a result of catheter insertion (epidural) can result in __________________, which can be treated with rest.

Answer 6

Spinal headache