Chapter 5

Question 1

What is the term for using a combination of several anesthetic agents in smaller dosages to maximize positive patient effects and minimize negatives effects

Answer 1

balanced anesthesia

Question 2

Which has activity in all four phases for pain prevention

Answer 2

opiods

Question 3

Which has activity in 3 phases for pain prevention

Answer 3

local anesthetics

Question 4

What is the term for anticipation of pain and its treatment in advance before a painful stiumulus

Answer 4

preemptive analgesia

Question 5

NSAIDs have their effect on inflammation and pain by

Answer 5

inhibiting the activity of COX 1 and/or COX 2 enzymes

Question 6

Which are true for local anesthetics

Answer 6

When used as a nerve block Lidocaine has an onset of action in 5-10 minutes.

When used as a nerve block Bupivacaine has a duration of up to 6 hours.

Local anesthetics block sodium channels in the neuron cell membrane.

Question 7

Which of the following is / are true for the use of antibiotics for the surgical patient

Answer 7

Prophylactic antibiotics are indicated with an orthopedic procedure involving the placement of implants.

Question 8

Most preanesthetic medications

Answer 8

provide a level of sedation or tranquilization

decrease the amount of general anesthetic required

ease the process of induction and recovery

Question 9

A reversal agent works as

Answer 9

an agonist

Question 10

A drug that binds to a receptor but does not completely stimulate a response is

Answer 10

a partial agonist

Question 11

A drug that binds to more than one type of receptor and causes one receptor to be stimulated and another receptor to be blocked is

Answer 11

an agonist-antagonist

Question 12

A drug that binds to a receptor and has a complete stimulating effect is

Answer 12

a pure agonist

Question 13

When administering an anticholinergic/parasympathetic what type of additional care should be provided to an anesthetic patient

Answer 13

artificial tears need to be administered

Question 14

Which of the following is a reason to use anticholinergics/parasympathetics

Answer 14

prevent brachycardia

Question 15

These noncontrolled, reversible drugs offer excellent muscle relaxation, sedation and analgesia

Answer 15

Alpha 2 Agonists

Question 16

These noncontrolled water soluble drugs offer sedation / tranquilization but no analgesia

Answer 16

Phenothiazines

Question 17

This group of controlled drugs have multiple receptors throughout the body and nervous system. The Mu and Kappa receptors are among them.

Answer 17

Opiods

Question 18

These controlled drugs, that are reversed by flumazenil, are light sensitive and need to be stored in blown glass vials

Answer 18

Benzodiazepines

Question 19

These drugs cause a decrease in the release of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine

Answer 19

Alpha 2 Agonists

Question 20

Combining sedatives or tranquilizers with this group produces Neuroleptanalgesia

Answer 20

Opioids

Question 21

Dexmedetomidine is the most commonly used member of this group of drugs in dogs and cats. It is reversed by Atipamezole

Answer 21

Alpha 2 Agonists

Question 22

Paradoxical effects like disorientation in dogs and aggression in cats can occur with this group of controlled drugs and is recommended to be used in combination therapy with other preanesthetic agents

Answer 22

Benzodiazepines

Question 23

Acepromazine is a member of this group of drugs and can help prevent vomiting

Answer 23

Phenothiazines

Question 24

These controlled drugs that offer significant analgesia and also can have the side effects of constipation, increased sensitivity to noise and panting in dog

Answer 24

Opiods

Question 25

These noncontrolled drugs when administered can cause vomiting and have an early dose-dependent vasoconstriction resulting in hypertension and reflex bradycardia

Answer 25

Alpha 2 Agonists

Question 26

This group of controlled substances which includes diazepam and midazolam offer excellent skeletal muscle relaxation and anticonvulsant activity

Answer 26

Benzodiazepines

Question 27

These drugs usually have a duration of 3 hours or less with the exception of buprenorphine

Answer 27

opioids

Question 28

This group of drugs has antiarrhythmic and antihistamine effects but can cause tachycardia due to vasodilation induced hypotension.

Answer 28

Phenothiazines

Question 29

These controlled drugs do not provide analgesia and are thought to increase the activity of GABA (an inhibitory neurotransmitter) to provide antianxiety and calming effects.

Answer 29

Benzodiazepines