Periop Management Flashcards
1
Q
Abrupt discontinuation of what is dangerous?
A
Beta Blocker
Clonidine
Can lead to rebound HTN
2
Q
A patient on diuretics & scheduled for surgery is at a risk of
A
Dehydration
Hypokalemia
Potentiation (increase power) of muscle relaxants
Arrhythmia
Ileus
3
Q
CCB can cause
A
Platelet aggregation, which can increase bleeding
4
Q
In what situation should ACEi or ARBs be continued?
A
If the patient has HF or inadequate tx of HTN
5
Q
ACEi & ARBs will
A
Decrease the compensatory effects of RAAS activation
6
Q
Renin-Angiotensin Blockers will
A
Decrease vascular resistance & blood volume
7
Q
Sympathetic inhibitors will decrease
A
Cardiac output
Vascular Resistance
Venous return
