CSFA 2 Flashcards
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One kilogram is equal to:
A.10 gram
B. 100 grams
C. 1,000 grams
D. 10,000 grams
1,000 grams
All of the following statements concerning hematocrit are true except:
A. Normal range for women is 37-43%
B. Hematocrit value is the volume of red blood cells expressed as the number of cells per cubic millimeter
C. A decrease in hematocrit indicates a decrease in red blood cells
D. Hematocrit readings are unreliable after blood transfusion administration
Hematocrit value is the red blood cells expressed as the number of cells per cubic millimeter
General and regional anesthesia contribute to body heat loss by causing:
A. Vasoconstriction
B. Vasospasm
C. Vasodilation
D. Vascularization
Vasodilation
The primary drug utilized to treat MH is:
A. Diazepam
B. Dalalone
C. Dantrolene
D. Dienestrol
Dantrolene
The isotonic solution that is closest to human physiology is :
A. D5NS
B. LR
C. O.9 NS
D. 0.45 NS
0.9 NS
When a drug loses its effectiveness in a patient, the patient is said to have developed :
A. Tachyphylaxis
B. Hypersensitivity
C. Hyperactivity
D. Antagonist action.
Tachylaxis
What is the mechanism of action of heparin ?
A. Breaks down the clot
B. Prevents formation of new clots
C. Inhibits Vitamin K synthesis
D. Decrease platelet aggravation
Breaks down the clots
The only depolarizing muscle relaxant in clinical use is:
A. Rocuronium (zemuron)
B. Vecuronium ( norcuron)
C. Cisatracurium (nimbex)
D. Succinylcholine (anectine)
Succinylcholine
Lidocaine with epinephrine is contraindicated in surgery of the:
A. Shoulder
B. Knee
C. Hand
D. Hip
Hand
A patient scheduled for surgery has a hematocrit reading of 45% of total blood volume, which is:
A. Within normal range
B. Below normal range
C. Above normal range
D. Inconclusive
Within normal range
When drawing a blood sample , a safe time lapse between blood drawing and analysis is:
A. 10min
B. 20 min
C. 30 min
D. 1 hour
10 mins
When given as a preoperative medication, atropine produces:
A. Analgesia
B. Drowsiness
C. Drying of secretions
D. Lowering of anxiety
Drying of secretions
A drug combined with heparin that causes a postoperative loss of anticoagulant activity is:
A. Papaverine
B. Protamine sulfate
C. Tromethamine
D. Angiovist
Protaminesulfate
The drug added to a local anesthetic to increase diffusion is:
A. Alpha- chymotrypsin
B. Hyaluronidase
C. Epinephrine
D. Varidase
Hyaluronidase
Which of the following is a measurement of the pressure of carbon dioxide in the arterial blood?
A. Partial pressure
B. PaCO2
C. PaO2
D. QO2
PaCO2
Which of the following is a measurement of the amount of bicarbonate in arterial blood?
A. HCO3
B. pH
C. PO4
D. COHb
HCO3
Which of the following is not an inhalation anesthetic agent?
A. Enflurane (ethrane)
B. Propofol
C. Sevoflurane
D. Nitrous oxide
Propofol
Cephalothin sodium (keflin) is a/an:
A. Antibiotic
B. Steroid
C. Diuretic
D. Mydriatic
Antibiotics
Dextran is used parenterally to:
A. Expand blood plasma volume
B. Nourish vital blood
C. Carry oxygen through the system
D. Increase blood viscosity
Expand blood plasma volume B
A barbiturate that may be used for sleep the night before surgery is:
A. Diazepam
B. Meperidine
C. Secobarbital
D. Scopolamine
Secobarbital
Common pathogens infecting traumatic wounds often require the use of:
A. Penicillinase-resistant penicillin
B. Amino glycoside
C. Ampicillin
D. Tetracycline
Penicillinase-resistant penicillin
What is the amount of time that heparin is systematically distributed in the adult?
A. 3 min
B. 6 min
C. 9 min
D. 12 min
3 min
Which of the following is an example of an isotonic IV solution?
A. 0.9% sodium chloride
B. 5% dextrose in water
C. Lactated ringer’s solution
D. Hartmann’s solution
0.9% sodium chloride
The volume of red blood cells in whole blood is determined by which of the following tests?
A. Differential count
B. Hematocrit
C. Hemoglobin
D. Bleeding time
Hematocrit
A common complication during emergence from general anesthesia is:
A. Hypotension
B. Hypoxia
C. Hyperthermia
D. Hyperemia
Hypoxia
Which of the following antibiotics should not be given as a preoperative prophylaxis to a pediatric patient?
A. Aztreonam
B. Gentamicin
C. Ciprofloxacin
D. Cefazolin
Ciprofloxacin
During the administration of general anesthesia, there is a loss of the eyelid reflex in stage:
A. I
B. II
C.iii
D. IV
II
Aminoglycosides are a category of antibiotics that:
A. Inhibits bacterial replication
B. Can cause severe ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity
C. Are broad spectrum
D. Can cause photosensitivity
Can cause severe ototoxicity
Which of these local anesthetics has a longer duration ?
A. Xylocaine
B. Marcaine
C. Novocaine
D. Cocaine
Marcaine
A microscopic blood count that estimates the percentage of each type of leukocytes within a sample is called a:
A. Platelet
B. Differential
C. Hematocrit
D. Hemoglobin
Differential
Some patients may show the most severe and life-threatening type of reaction to certain drugs known as:
A. Asthma
B. Tachyphylaxis
C. Anaphylaxis
D. Autoimmune disease
Anaphylaxis
A broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic that interferes with synthesis of the cell wall and has a chemical structure similar to the penicillin is:
A. Cefazolin
B. Aminoglycoside
C. Tetracycline
D. Sulfonamide
Cefazolin
Cricoid pressure is applied to prevent:
A. Hemorrhage
B. Infection
C. Bronchospasm
D. Aspirations
Aspirations
Epinephrine should be used in which of the following situations?
A. Glaucoma
B. Tachycardia
C. Hypertension
D. Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis
Which of the following is a narcotic antagonist?
A. Naloxone hydrochloride (narcan)
B. Butorphanol tartrate (stadol)
C. Pentaxocine hydrochloride (talwin)
D. Propoxyphene hydrochloride ( Darvon)
Narcan
The reversal agent for heparin- induced anticoagulant is:
A. Sodium warfarin
B. Propofol
C. Protamine sulfate
D. Narcan
Protamine sulfate
Which of the following should not be administered to a pt who is exhibiting asystole?
A. Isoproterenol
B. Atropine
C. Procyclidine hydrochloride
D. Lidocaine
Isoproterenol
