Exam 2- Transplant MQs Flashcards
During Islet Cell transplant which cell type is isolated for transplant to prevent future episodes of hyperglycemia
Beta cells
Glucose levels during pancreatic transplant surgery should be maintained between ___________ mg/dL.
150-300mg/dL
Which of the following is NOT Indicated in anesthetic management of patients who undergo lung transplantation
Nitrous Oxide
In a preoperative evaluation with a patient who requires lung transplantation which finding do you find most urgent?
Increase FiO2 requirements overnight
Reperfusion is the most important time during liver transplant for the anesthetist. Which of the following are challenges that may arise during this time:
Hyperkalemia
Pulmonary hypertension leading to right heart failure
Systemic hypotension related to inflammatory mediators
Fibrinolysis
All of the above
Symptoms of reperfusion syndrome include:
A decrease in MAP by 30% for one minute within five minutes of reperfusion
Which of the following is an anesthetic consideration for patients undergoing a kidney transplant?
Paralysis is required during anastomosis of the vasculature
Which of the following medications are considered acceptable to administer during kidney transplant surgery? (select two)
Mannitol
Furosemide
Which factors may contribute to pulmonary hypertension
hypoxia
hypercarbia
bradycardia
all of the above
What is the HR goal for the newly transplanted heart?
100-110
You would expect a faster onset of action for an IV induction with an EF<20%
False
You are caring for a patient who received a lung transplant one year ago. You know that common findings include all of the following EXCEPT:
Increased compliance
What drug is INEFFECTIVE in post-transplanted heart patients?
Ephedrine
