Terms Flashcards
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Define sedation
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Drug induced CNS depression and drowsiness
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Define anesthesia
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Loss of sensation
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Define tranquilizarion
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Drug induced state of calm in which the p is reluctant to move and is aware but unconcerned
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What is gen anesthesia
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Reversible state of unconciousness, immobility, muscle relaxion, and loss of sensation throughout the body
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What is sx anesthesia
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Stage of general anesthesia in which there is enough analgesia and muscle relaxion that allows sx to be preformed
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What is local anesthesia
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Loss of sensation in a small area of the body
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What is balanced anesthesia
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The concurrent use of multiple anesthesia agents in smal quantities to minimize their negative effects
