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Question 1

What are actions of cardiac agents?

Answer 1

Reduce mammary artery spasm
Test patency and integrity of a graft
Sustain radial artery dilation

Question 2

What is an example of a cardiac agent?

Answer 2

Papaverine hydrochloride ( reduces mamm art spasm) - topical
Heparin
Nitro

Question 3

Adverse reaction. To cardiac agents are _________.

Answer 3

Rare

Question 4

What is the action of anti- inflammatory agents (steroids)?

Answer 4

Reduce inflammation and possible postoperative edema at operative sites

Question 5

Examples of anti inflammatory agents?

Answer 5

Decadron, solu cortef, solu medrol, depo medrol, kenalog

Question 6

Anti-inflammatories should not be given to a pt with a _____________.

Answer 6

Systemic fungal infection

Question 7

What is the action of otic agents?

Answer 7

Anesthetize
Stop or slow bleeding
Irrigate

Question 8

Examples of otic agents?

Answer 8

Xylocaine with epinephrine
Epinephrine
Gel foam
Ringers lactate or saline

Question 9

What is the action of post pituitary hormonal agents?

Answer 9

Stimulate uterine muscle

Question 10

Example of a posterior pituitary hormonal agent?

Answer 10

Vasopressin

Question 11

What is the reason for using irrigating solutions for transurethral and gynecological procedures?

Answer 11

TUR procedure - to flush cavity, ensure patency of irrigating system.

Gyne - to irrigate, visualize, or distend uterine cavity

Question 12

Examples of TUR irrigating solutions?

Answer 12

Glycine 1.5%
Sorbitol/mannitol
Other non electrode solutions

Question 13

Example of gynecological irrigation solutions?

Answer 13

Hyskon

Question 14

Who should gyne an TUR irrigating solutions not be given too?

Answer 14

Pts with Anuria

Question 15

What is the action of diagnostic imaging agents (radiopaque media)?

Answer 15

Permit visualization of internal structures

Question 16

What is the action of dyes?

Answer 16

Stain or mark specific area or structure

Question 17

Adverse reactions to local anesthesia? List under each category

Answer 17

Allergic- erythema, urticaria, edema, bronchoconstriction, hypotension

Systemic - numbness of tongue, light headed mess, visual disturbances, twitching, seizures, coma, respiratory arrest

Question 18

What is conscious sedation?

Answer 18

A minimally depressed level of conciousness that allows a surgical patient to retain the ability to independently and continuously maintain a patent airway and respond to verbal commands and stimulization

Question 19

What are some examples of agents used for conscious sedation?

Answer 19

Opioids - morphine sulfate, meperidine , fentanyl

Sedatives - diazepam, midazolam

Question 20

What things should be monitored throughout conscious sedation?

Answer 20

BP
HR and rhythm
RR
O2sat
Skin color and condition
Level and type of response

Question 21

What are the three checks for medication?

Answer 21

Retrieving from storage
Prior to drawing up
Before administration