The "Usual Anesthetic"

Question 1

What is the purpose of administering Versed preoperatively?
A) To provide pain relief
B) To induce amnesia and reduce anxiety
C) To initiate muscle relaxation
D) To prevent nausea and vomiting

Answer 1

B) To induce amnesia and reduce anxiety

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Question 2

Which medication is commonly used to reduce pain from the induction agent and blunt the sympathetic response?
A) Ketamine
B) Lidocaine
C) Morphine
D) Propofol

Answer 2

B) Lidocaine

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Question 3

Why might Fentanyl be used in anesthesia induction?
A) For pain relief only
B) To provide muscle relaxation
C) For its role in both pain relief and other effects on the body
D) To solely prevent nausea

Answer 3

C) For its role in both pain relief and other effects on the body

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Question 4

Which of the following paralytic agents are commonly used in anesthesia? (Select 4 that apply)

A) Rocuronium
B) Vecuronium
C) Succinylcholine
D) Pancuronium
E) Lidocaine

Answer 4

A) Rocuronium
B) Vecuronium
C) Succinylcholine
D) Pancuronium

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Question 5

Which of the following are commonly used longer-acting pain agents that can be titrated in anesthesia? (Select all that apply-2)

A) Dilaudid
B) Morphine
C) Fentanyl
D) Lidocaine
E) Midazolam

Answer 5

A) Dilaudid
B) Morphine

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Question 6

Which of the following statements about anti-emetic agents are true? (Select all that apply-2)

A) All anti-emetic agents have side effects.
B) Using more anti-emetic agents is always more effective.
C) Some anti-emetic agents can be combined for enhanced effect.
D) Sometimes, more anti-emetic agents can increase the risk of adverse effects.

Answer 6

A) All anti-emetic agents have side effects.

D) Sometimes, more anti-emetic agents can increase the risk of adverse effects.