Terminology

Question 1

Most anesthetic agents have a?

Answer 1

narrow therapeutic index

Question 2

Define: narrow therapeutic index

Answer 2

The dose of the drug needed to produce the desired effect is very close to the toxic dose

Question 3

Most anesthetic agents Can have significant negative effects on the?

Answer 3

cardiovascular & respiratory systems

Question 4

Define: Anesthesia Overload/Overdose

Answer 4

Decreased blood pressure, heart rate, & respiratory rate

Question 5

Anesthesia is considered a balancing act why?

Answer 5

Balancing act to ensure enough anesthesia to prevent the patient from reacting but keeping it light enough not to affect the cardio & respiratory system

Question 6

Technicians responsibility as an anesthesiologist is they?

Answer 6

Must have a comprehensive understanding of anesthetic agents, the significance of the patients physical parameters & machine generated data

Question 7

Define: Anesthesia

Answer 7

◦ A general term meaning “Loss of Sensation”

Question 8

Define: General anesthesia

Answer 8

may be defined as a reversible state of unconsciousness, immobility, muscle relaxation, and loss of sensation throughout the entire body produced by administration of one or more anesthetic agents.

Question 9

Surgical anesthesia

Answer 9

is a specific stage of general anesthesia in which there is a sufficient degree of analgesia (a loss of sensitivity to pain) and muscle relaxation to allow surgery to be performed without patient pain or movement.

Question 10

Sedation refers to

Answer 10

drug-induced CNS depression and drowsiness that vary in intensity from light to deep.

Question 11

Tranquilization is

Answer 11

a drug-induced state of calm in which the patient is reluctant to move and is aware of but unconcerned about its surroundings.

Question 12

Hypnosis is

Answer 12

a drug-induced sleeplike state that impairs the ability of the patient to respond appropriately to stimuli.

Question 13

hypnosis

Answer 13

a sleeplike state from which the patient can be aroused with sufficient stimulation.

Question 14

narcosis refers to

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a drug-induced sleep from which the patient is not easily aroused and that is most often associated with the administration of narcotics.

Question 15

Local anesthesia refers to

Answer 15

loss of sensation in a small area of the body produced by administration of a local anesthetic agent in proximity to the area of interest.

Question 16

Topical anesthesia is

Answer 16

the loss of sensation of a localized area produced by administration of a local anesthetic directly to a body surface or to a surgical or traumatic wound.

Question 17

regional anesthesia refers to

Answer 17

a loss of sensation in a limited area of the body produced by administration of a local anesthetic or other agent in proximity to sensory nerves.

Question 18

epidural anesthesia

Answer 18

can be used to provide pain control of the hindquarters and pelvic region.

Question 19

balanced anesthesia

Answer 19

When anesthetics are administered, it is common practice to administer multiple drugs concurrently in smaller quantities than would be required if each were given alone. This technique maximizes the benefits of each drug,

Question 20

Euthanasia

Answer 20

◦ Is a deep state of anesthesia where essentially the animal is overdosing on the general anesthesia
◦ Propofol is used to sedate the animal prior to administration of the Euthansol or anesthesia to decrease respiratory and cardiovascular activity. Essentially making the passing more peaceful.

Question 21

Analgesia

Answer 21

Pain Relief / Pain Control