Quiz Nine

Question 1

Nonfeasance

Answer 1

Omission, omitting - drug dose that results in patients death

Question 2

Malfeasance

Answer 2

Giving the correct drug but by the wrong route that results in patients death

Question 3

Misfeasance

Answer 3

Negligence, give g the wrong drug or drug dose that results in patients death

Question 4

Hangover

Answer 4

A residual dressings a relating in impaired reaction time

Question 5

Dependence

Answer 5

Result of chronic hypnotic use, can result in withdrawal symptoms if medication is abruptly stopped

Question 6

Tolerance

Answer 6

Results when there is a need to increase the dosage over time to achieve the desired effect

Question 7

Long acting barbiturate

Answer 7

Used to control seizures in epilepsy

Question 8

Intermediate acting barbiturate

Answer 8

Useful as sleep sustainers for maintaining long periods of sleep

Question 9

Short acting barbiturates

Answer 9

Primarily used for sedation preoperatively

Question 10

Ultrashort acting barbiturate

Answer 10

Used as a general anesthetic

Question 11

Stages of general anesthesia

Answer 11

1. analgesia
2. excitement or delirium
3. surgical
4. medullary paralysis

Question 12

General anesthesia stage 1

Analgesia

Answer 12

-begins with consciousness and ends with loss of consciousness
-speech is difficult
Hallucinations may occur

Question 13

General anesthesia stage 2

Excitement or delirium

Answer 13

• produces loss of consciousness

- confusion and excitement, or delirium occur

Question 14

General anesthesia stage 3

Surgical

Answer 14

• procedure performed

- as anesthesia deepens, respirations become more Shellie and rate is increased

Question 15

General anesthesia stage 4

Medullary paralysis

Answer 15

• toxic stage of anesthesia
• respirations lost, and circulatory collapse occurs
• ventilatory assistance is needed

Question 16

Inhalation anesthesia

Answer 16

• typically provide smooth induction
• recovery usually takes 1 hour
• usually combined with barbiturates

Question 17

IV anesthetics

Answer 17

• may be used for General anesthesia

- have rapid onset and short durations of action

Question 18

Local anesthesics

Answer 18

Block pain at Skye where drug is administered

Question 19

Topical anesthetics

Answer 19

Limited to mucous membranes,broken or unbroken skin surfaces, and burns

Question 20

Spinal anesthesia

Answer 20

Local anesthetic injected in the subarachnoid space at the third or fourth lumbar space
-if given too high can cause respiratory distress and failure

Question 21

Spinal block

Answer 21

Penetration of anesthetic into the sub arachnoid membrane

Question 22

Epidural block

Answer 22

Placement of local anesthesia in the outer covering of the spinal cord

Question 23

Saddle block

Answer 23

Given at the Lower end of the spinal column to block the perineal area

Question 24

Amphetamines

Answer 24

Stimulate the release of neurotransmitters norepinephrine and dopamine from the brain sympathetic nervous system.:
- can cause cardiovascular problems along with insomnia, restlessness, weight loss

Question 25

Respiratory stimulant

Answer 25

-Used to treat respiratory depression

Question 26

Anorexiants

Answer 26

Once used for appetite suppressants

Question 27

Analeptics

Answer 27

• Primary use is to stimulate respiration

- side effects include: diuresis,GI irritation, and rarely tinnitus