PPT quiz 1 Flashcards

1
Q

VNS is considered 1st line treatment for epilepsy?

A

False!

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1
Q

Which vagus nerve does the VNS stimulate?

A

Left

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2
Q

How many incisions for VNS?

A

2

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3
Q

What is cushings triad?

A

irregular breathing
HTN
Bradycardia

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4
Q

What are the main concerns for brain tumors (perioperatively) ?

A

Hyperglycemia
Hypoxia
Hypercarbia

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5
Q

After intracranial tumor debulking, should the patient remain sedated?

A

No

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6
Q

What are the possible complications for intracranial tumor surgery?

A

Seizure
Hemorrhage
Tension pneumocephalus

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7
Q

When should the patient be awake for awake crani?

A

Mapping and resection

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8
Q

Which anesthetic technique is lowest risk for crani?

A

MAC

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9
Q

Which medication should be avoided in GBS?

A

Succ -> hyperkalemia

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10
Q

The primary patho of GBS is an immune mediated response to a prior infection (T or F)

A

True

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11
Q

GBS patients are at risk for what?

A

Immobility-> DVT

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12
Q

Where do MG antibodies attack?

A

Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors

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13
Q

What are the 2 main anesthetic considerations for MG?

A

Respiratory
Cardiac

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14
Q

What is the main gland that is associated with MG?

A

Thymus

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15
Q

Main concerns for CP patients

A

HOTN
Hypothermia
Aspiration

16
Q

CP is considered ____

A

Extremity involvement
Neuro dysfunction

17
Q

Patients with CP have lower MAC and prolonged emergence (T or F)

A

True