Missed Exam II Questions

Question 1

When should intra-operative antibiotics be redosed?

Answer 1

Every 2-4 hours

Question 2

Opioid tolerance may develop after ___ dose.

Answer 2

one

Question 3

What is the appropriate pre-operative dose of gabapentin?

Answer 3

600mg

Question 4

What is the most common HAI?

Answer 4

C-diff

Question 5

A β blocker should be given within ____ hours of surgery.

Answer 5

24 hours

Question 6

Atrial dysrhythmias are associated with what type of surgery?

Answer 6

Thoracotomy?

Unsure this is correct. It says cardiac and thoracic surgery in the powerpoint slides.

Question 7

What antibiotic, when combined with alcohol, results in bad hangover symptomology?

Answer 7

Metronidazole (Flagyl)

Question 8

What neuromuscular blocker should be utilized for maintenance in the elderly patient?

Answer 8

Cisatracurium

Question 9

What two symptoms are indicators for infection?

Answer 9

• SOB
• Rebound tenderness

Question 10

What antibiotic class interacts poorly with valproic acid?

Answer 10

Carbapenems

Question 11

What two factors/conditions are likely to result in an increased risk of surgical site infection?

Answer 11

• Cancer
• Diabetes