Chapter 16 Anesthetic drugs

Question 1

what is anesthesia? what are the 4 types?

Answer 1

loss of feeling or sensation
1. local anesthesia
2. regional anesthesia
3. conscious sedation
4. general anesthesia

Question 2

what is local anesthesia?

Answer 2

pain-free state in a specific area or region
topical: the surface of the skin
local infiltration: injection into tissues

Question 3

what is regional anesthesia?

Answer 3

pain free to a larger area or region of the body
spinal anesthesia: subarachnoid space of spinal cord
conduction block: injection into or near nerve trunk

Question 4

what is general anesthesia?

Answer 4

pain free state for the entire body
- loss of level of consciousness, loss of reflexes (gag/swallow) needs airway and breathing assistance

Question 5

what is the local anesthesia drug for this unit

Answer 5

lidocain