Missed Exam II Questions Flashcards
When should intra-operative antibiotics be redosed?
Every 2-4 hours
Opioid tolerance may develop after ___ dose.
one
What is the appropriate pre-operative dose of gabapentin?
600mg
What is the most common HAI?
C-diff
A β blocker should be given within ____ hours of surgery.
24 hours
Atrial dysrhythmias are associated with what type of surgery?
Thoracotomy
What antibiotic, when combined with alcohol, results in bad hangover symptomology?
Metronidazole (Flagyl)
What neuromuscular blocker should be utilized for maintenance in the elderly patient?
Cisatracurium
What two symptoms are indicators for infection?
- SOB
- Rebound tenderness
What antibiotic class interacts poorly with valproic acid?
Carbapenems
What two factors/conditions are likely to result in an increased risk of surgical site infection?
- Cancer
- Diabetes
