Pharmacology & Anesthesia Flashcards
A drug that interferes with the blood clotting mechanism is:
Heparin & Warfarin
An mg is a measurement of:
Weight
The solution used intravenously to replace plasma when plasma is not available is:
Dextran
How many milliliters are in 1 oz.?
30
It is equal to 29.6 mL; thus, 30 mL
One gram equals:
1,000 mg.
A drug used to increase blood pressure is:
Epinephrine
The action of an anticholinergic drug is to reduce:
SECRETIONS
Anticholinergics block secretions (ex: atropine or scopolamine)
The total volume in a 30-cc syringe is:
1 oz.
(1 fl oz = 29.573 mL and 1 mL= 1 cc)
Naloxone (Narcan) is an example of a:
Narcotic Antagonist
Avitene is:
Hemostatic
An absorbable gelatin hemostatic agent that is often soaked in thrombin or epinephrine solution is:
Gelfoam
Each of the following agents must be applied using dry gloves or instruments EXCEPT:
Gelfoam
(can be used wet or dry)
An anticoagulant given subcutaneously, intravenously, or as a flush is:
Heparin
(prolongs clotting time)
A drug that decreases the tendency of blood to clot is:
Warfarin Sodium
An antibiotic used intraoperatively is:
Gentamicin
A topical antibiotic is:
Bacitracin
Which item is used on cut edges of bone to seal off oozing of blood?
Bone Wax
The most common diuretic is:
Lasix
An osmotic diuretic agent used to decrease cerebral edema & intraocular edema is:
Mannitol
A systemic agent used to control uterine hemorrhage is:
Pitocin (oxytocin)
Steroids are used for:
Reduction of tissue inflammation & swelling
Solu-Medrol is a/an:
Anti-inflammatory
An artificial plasma-volume expander is:
Dextran
An anticoagulant used in vascular surgery is:
Heparin
Heparin effects are reversed by:
Protamine
Normal saline is used for lap pad moistening & for intraperitoneal irrigation because it is:
Isotonic
The last sensation to leave the patient during general anesthesia induction is:
Hearing
A short-acting drug useful during intubation to produce paralysis & also to produce muscle relaxation is:
Succinylcholine (Anectine)
Neuroleptanalgesia combines:
A tranquilizer & narcotic
A sedative/tranquilizer used to reduce anxiety & apprehension of the preoperative patient is:
Valium
An antimuscarinic:
Limits salivation
Anesthesia given in a combination of several agents to obtain optimum results is called:
Balanced Anesthesia
A bolus is:
A dose injected all at once, intravenously
A drug used to soothe & relieve anxiety is a/an:
Sedative
A Bier block provides:
Anesthesia to a distal portion of an extremity
Which inhalation agent is used for short procedures requiring no muscle relaxation?
Nitrous oxide
Halothane is also called:
Fluothane
A method of anesthesia in which medication is injected into the subarachnoid space, affecting a portion of the spinal cord, is called a:
Spinal Block
The indication for an epidural would be:
Anorectal, vaginal, perineal, & obstetric procedures
Compazine is:
An Antiemetic
(minimizes nausea & vomiting)
Which technique can be employed to prevent pain during an operative procedure or to relive pain?
Nerve block
The most widely used local anesthetic is:
Lidocaine
Another name for adrenaline is:
Epinephrine
A vasoconstrictor that, when added to a local anesthetic agent, extends its life is:
Epinephrine
The purpose of an LMA (laryngeal mask airway) is:
To establish & maintain a patent airway
Blood oxygenation can be monitored during surgery by means of a/an:
Pulse Oximeter
A drug that could be used to reverse the effect of muscle relaxants is:
Prostigmin (Neostigmine)
Arterial blood gases (ABGs) are commonly obtained by accessing the:
Radial Artery
(arterial line or A-line)
Which piece of equipment is of extreme importance when anesthesia induction begins?
Suction
Tablets placed under the tongue for rapid absorption are called:
Sublingual
Pharmacokinetics focuses on:
Process by which drugs move through the body
Drug effects that occur predictably & may not cause a problem are:
Side effects
The patented name of medication is also its:
Proprietary name
A capnometer measures:
CO2 Concentration
Contrast media for radiographic studies include:
Barium Sulfate
Conray
Isovue
The acronym MAC stands for:
Monitored Anesthesia Care
A drug that constricts pupil during ophthalmic surgery is:
Miochol
During general anesthesia, exhaled CO2 is absorbed by:
Soda lime reservoir
Cricoid pressure:
Occludes the esophagus
