Chapter 17 Anesthesia and Analgesia Flashcards
t or f: a preanesthetic is given before the induction of anesthesia.
true
what type of drug can reverse the effect of another drug?
antagonist
name an alternative to opioid analgesics that are not controlled substances and do not cause depression of the central nervous system?
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
what is capillary refill time?
the time it takes capillaries to refill with blood after emptying
name four of the physiological parameters that should be monitored during surgery.
pulse oxygen saturation respiration blood pressure mucous membrane and skin color capillary refill time reflexes
name the 3 phases of anesthesia administration
induction
maintenance
recovery
name a common anesthetic used for aquatic species
tricaine methanesulfonate (MS-222)
what is the purpose of soda lime when used in an anesthetic circuit?
to absorb expired carbon dioxide (CO2)
t or f: rebreathing inhalant anesthesia systems should normally be used with smaller animals.
false. nonrebreathing systems are normally used with animals less than 5kg.
t or f: when neuromuscular blockers are used alone, the paralyzed animal is fully conscious and can feel pain.
true
Which of the four stages of anesthesia should be attained before the trachea can be intubated?
a. Stage 1
b. Stage 2
c. Stage 3
d. Stage 4
c. Stage 3
Which type of animal does NOT need to be routinely fasted before anesthesia?
a. Rodent
b. Goat
c. Cat
d. Dog
a. Rodent
When must coprophagy in rabbits be taken into consideration?
a. Anesthetizing for a long period of time
b. Fasting prior to gastric surgery
c. Intubating endotracheally during anesthesia
d. Administering opioid analgesics during surgical recovery
b. Fasting prior to gastric surgery.
At what stage of anesthesia are reflexes lost?
a. Stage 1
b. Stage 2
c. Stage 3
d. Stage 4
c. Stage 3
Which response may characterize stage 1 of anesthesia
a. Excitement
b. Loss of consciousness
c. Loss of reflexes
d. Analgesia
a. Excitement
Which animal should be fasted overnight if it is to be intubated?
a. Cat
b. Rabbit
c. Rat
d. Mouse
a. Cat
How often should vital parameters be recorded in the anesthetic log for each animal?
a. At 1 minute intervals
b. Every 5-10 minutes
c. Every 30 minutes
d. At the beginning and the end of the procedure
b. Every 5-10 minutes
Which of the following provides a measure of an animal’s pulse rate?
a. Ventilator
b. Capillary refill time
c. Pulse oximeter
d. Flow meter
c. Pulse oximeter
What does a pulse oximeter measure?
a. The level of hydration of the animal’s tissues
b. The level of oxygen in the blood
c. The animal’s platelet functions
d. The tidal volume of the animal
b. The level of oxygen in the blood
Which of the following is the type of respiration seen in normal, awake animals?
a. Pneumonic
b. Thoracic
c. Thoracic-abdominal
d. Abdominal
b. Thoracic
What does an ultrasonic Doppler flow detector measure?
a. Respiration rate
b. Red blood cell count
c. Blood pressure
d. Blood oxygenation
c. Blood pressure
Which of the following animals are more susceptible to hypothermia while under anesthesia?
a. Rodents
b. Rabbits
c. Nonhuman primates
d. Amphibians
a. Rodents
Heating devices used to maintain the body temperature of anesthetized animals should be \_\_\_\_°F higher than the animal’s normal body temperature. a. 1-2 b. 3-4 c. 5-6 d. 7-8
a. 1-2
If an animal’s blood oxygen level is normal, what color are its mucous membranes?
a. Whitish
b. Pink
c. Dark red
d. Bluish
b. Pink
Cyanosis relates to which of the following conditions?
a. The animal’s blood pressure is too high.
b. The animal’s intestines cease peristaltic movement.
c. The animal loses consciousness.
d. The animal’s tissues are not receiving enough oxygen.
d. The animal’s tissues are not receiving enough oxygen.
What measurement is obtained in an anesthetized dog, when you apply finger pressure on the gums for one second and then release this pressure? a. Blood pressure b. Blood oxygenation c. Capillary refill time d. Hydration status
c. Capillary refill time