Medications that can affect surgery

Question 1

Potentiate action of anesthetic agents

Answer 1

Antibiotics

Question 2

Increase potential for confusions

Answer 2

Anticholinergics

Question 3

Alter clotting factor, increase the risk for bleeding

Answer 3

Anticoagulants

Question 4

Alter clotting

Answer 4

Acetylsalysilic Acid and NSAIDs

Question 5

Alter metabolism of anesthetic agents

Answer 5

Anticonvulsants

Question 6

Lower blood pressure during anesthesia

Answer 6

Antidepressants

Question 7

Reduce cardiac contractiliy and impair cardiac conduction during anesthesia

Answer 7

Antidysrythmic

Question 8

Interact with anesthetic agents: bradycardia, hypotension, impaired circulation

Answer 8

Antihypertensives

Question 9

Potentiate electrolyte imbalances after surgery

Answer 9

Diuretics

Question 10

May need in increase of dosages as surgery is stressful

Answer 10

Insulin