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Pharmacology & Anesthesia Flashcards

1
Q

A drug that interferes with the blood clotting mechanism is:

A

Heparin & Warfarin

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2
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An mg is a measurement of:

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Weight

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3
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The solution used intravenously to replace plasma when plasma is not available is:

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Dextran

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4
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How many milliliters are in 1 oz.?

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30
It is equal to 29.6 mL; thus, 30 mL

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5
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One gram equals:

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1,000 mg.

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6
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A drug used to increase blood pressure is:

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Epinephrine

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7
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The action of an anticholinergic drug is to reduce:

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SECRETIONS
Anticholinergics block secretions (ex: atropine or scopolamine)

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8
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The total volume in a 30-cc syringe is:

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1 oz.
(1 fl oz = 29.573 mL and 1 mL= 1 cc)

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9
Q

Naloxone (Narcan) is an example of a:

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Narcotic Antagonist

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10
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Avitene is:

A

Hemostatic

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11
Q

An absorbable gelatin hemostatic agent that is often soaked in thrombin or epinephrine solution is:

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Gelfoam

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12
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Each of the following agents must be applied using dry gloves or instruments EXCEPT:

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Gelfoam
(can be used wet or dry)

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13
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An anticoagulant given subcutaneously, intravenously, or as a flush is:

A

Heparin
(prolongs clotting time)

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14
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A drug that decreases the tendency of blood to clot is:

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Warfarin Sodium

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15
Q

An antibiotic used intraoperatively is:

A

Gentamicin

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16
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A topical antibiotic is:

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Bacitracin

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17
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Which item is used on cut edges of bone to seal off oozing of blood?

A

Bone Wax

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18
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The most common diuretic is:

A

Lasix

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19
Q

An osmotic diuretic agent used to decrease cerebral edema & intraocular edema is:

A

Mannitol

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20
Q

A systemic agent used to control uterine hemorrhage is:

A

Pitocin (oxytocin)

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21
Q

Steroids are used for:

A

Reduction of tissue inflammation & swelling

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22
Q

Solu-Medrol is a/an:

A

Anti-inflammatory

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23
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An artificial plasma-volume expander is:

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Dextran

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24
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An anticoagulant used in vascular surgery is:

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Heparin

25
Q

Heparin effects are reversed by:

A

Protamine

26
Q

Normal saline is used for lap pad moistening & for intraperitoneal irrigation because it is:

A

Isotonic

27
Q

The last sensation to leave the patient during general anesthesia induction is:

A

Hearing

28
Q

A short-acting drug useful during intubation to produce paralysis & also to produce muscle relaxation is:

A

Succinylcholine (Anectine)

29
Q

Neuroleptanalgesia combines:

A

A tranquilizer & narcotic

30
Q

A sedative/tranquilizer used to reduce anxiety & apprehension of the preoperative patient is:

A

Valium

31
Q

An antimuscarinic:

A

Limits salivation

32
Q

Anesthesia given in a combination of several agents to obtain optimum results is called:

A

Balanced Anesthesia

33
Q

A bolus is:

A

A dose injected all at once, intravenously

34
Q

A drug used to soothe & relieve anxiety is a/an:

A

Sedative

35
Q

A Bier block provides:

A

Anesthesia to a distal portion of an extremity

36
Q

Which inhalation agent is used for short procedures requiring no muscle relaxation?

A

Nitrous oxide

37
Q

Halothane is also called:

A

Fluothane

38
Q

A method of anesthesia in which medication is injected into the subarachnoid space, affecting a portion of the spinal cord, is called a:

A

Spinal Block

39
Q

The indication for an epidural would be:

A

Anorectal, vaginal, perineal, & obstetric procedures

40
Q

Compazine is:

A

An Antiemetic
(minimizes nausea & vomiting)

41
Q

Which technique can be employed to prevent pain during an operative procedure or to relive pain?

A

Nerve block

42
Q

The most widely used local anesthetic is:

A

Lidocaine

43
Q

Another name for adrenaline is:

A

Epinephrine

44
Q

A vasoconstrictor that, when added to a local anesthetic agent, extends its life is:

A

Epinephrine

45
Q

The purpose of an LMA (laryngeal mask airway) is:

A

To establish & maintain a patent airway

46
Q

Blood oxygenation can be monitored during surgery by means of a/an:

A

Pulse Oximeter

47
Q

A drug that could be used to reverse the effect of muscle relaxants is:

A

Prostigmin (Neostigmine)

48
Q

Arterial blood gases (ABGs) are commonly obtained by accessing the:

A

Radial Artery
(arterial line or A-line)

49
Q

Which piece of equipment is of extreme importance when anesthesia induction begins?

A

Suction

50
Q

Tablets placed under the tongue for rapid absorption are called:

A

Sublingual

51
Q

Pharmacokinetics focuses on:

A

Process by which drugs move through the body

52
Q

Drug effects that occur predictably & may not cause a problem are:

A

Side effects

53
Q

The patented name of medication is also its:

A

Proprietary name

54
Q

A capnometer measures:

A

CO2 Concentration

55
Q

Contrast media for radiographic studies include:

A

Barium Sulfate
Conray
Isovue

56
Q

The acronym MAC stands for:

A

Monitored Anesthesia Care

57
Q

A drug that constricts pupil during ophthalmic surgery is:

A

Miochol

58
Q

During general anesthesia, exhaled CO2 is absorbed by:

A

Soda lime reservoir

59
Q

Cricoid pressure:

A

Occludes the esophagus

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