Practice Quiz 2 Flashcards
T or F
Acepromazine may cause a patient to vomit
False
T or F
Inhalation anesthetic agents are more dependent on liver metabolism and kidney excretion than injectable’s
False
T or F
Atropine has a longer duration than Glycopyrrolate
False
T or F
Inhalation agents are delivered through an anesthesic machine w a precision vaporizer specific to the agent being used
True
Diazepam is often used as a tranquilizer, one of the other ways it can be used in vet med is:
Appetite stimulant in sick cats
Primary beneficial effects of alpha 2 agonists in small animals are:
Analgesia
Muscle relaxation
Mild-profound sedation
Reduces amount of other anesthetic agents needed
Which effect of vagal nerve stimulation are we most concerned abt during anesthesia?
Bradycardia
Cats can become hypothermic when given which pain med?
Hydromorphone
Inhalation agent w a high MAC needs
Needs a higher vaporizer setting than one w a low MAC
Some major effects of halogenated inhalation anesthetics are
Dose related CNS depression
Decreased BP due to vasodilation
Hypoventilation
The duration of action of propofol is
Less than ketamine and alfaxalone
When inducing a patient IV w ketamine
Length of time between blouses is longer than if using alfaxalone
Opioid w the longest duration
Buprenorphine
Preferred route of administration of atipamezole is
IM
Controlled or not?
Detomidine
Not controlled
Controlled or not?
Midazolam
Controlled
Controlled or not?
Diazepam
Controlled
Controlled or not?
Medetomidine
Controlled
Controlled or not?
Xylazine
Not controlled
Controlled or not?
Acepromazine
Not controlled
Controlled or not?
Romifidine
Not controlled
T or F
Mechanical dead space includes the y piece on the breathing circuit
True
Gas released when depressing the oxygen flush valve is comprised of 100% oxygen
True
T or F
Unidirectional valves prevent anesthetic gases from reentering the vaporizer
False
Function of the cuff on an endotracheal tube?
Seals tube to tracheal wall
Facilitates PPV
Prevents aspiration pneumonia
Calculation used to determine size of reservoir bag?
60 ml/kg
Why do we wait for the swallow reflex to return before extubating a dog?
To prevent aspiration pneumonia
What is the maintenance flow rate rebreathing system at olds college
30 mls/kg/min
Differences between rebreathe & non rebreathe:
When the vaporizer setting is adjusted, changes in anesthetic depth
Occur more rapidly if the patient is on a non-rebreathe circuit
What is the function of a Murphy eye
Provides alternative path for anesthetic gases to escape the ET tube
On an anesthetic machine the fresh gas is what leaves the …
What leaves the vaporizer
In most cases, the pressure manometer should be no higher than .. when a patient is connected to the machine
20 cm of water
What abt position helps intubating a dog
Having the neck extended will greatly increase your ability to see the larynx
