10 Questions
What is one of the primary goals of sedating a patient?
To reduce anxiety and pain
Which of the following is a parasympathomimetic effect of anesthesia that sedation can help prevent?
Bradycardia
What is another benefit of sedation in addition to reducing anxiety and pain?
Providing amnesia for the post-operative period
Why is it important to reduce involuntary muscle contractions during anesthesia?
To reduce the risk of injury
What is a potential complication of anesthesia that sedation can help prevent?
Coughing
What is the primary benefit of sedation during the post-operative period?
Amnesia
What is the primary reason for sedating a patient during anesthesia?
To reduce anxiety and pain
Which of the following is NOT a parasympathomimetic effect of anesthesia?
Tachycardia
What is the secondary benefit of sedation during anesthesia?
Reduction of involuntary muscle contractions
What is an important consequence of not sedating a patient during anesthesia?
Increased anxiety and pain
Study Notes
Purposes of Sedating a Patient
- Reduction of anxiety and pain in the patient
- Provision of amnesia for the post-operative period
- Prevention of parasympathomimetic effects of anesthesia, including:
- Bradycardia (slowed heart rate)
- Salivation
- Increased bronchial secretions
- Coughing
- Vomiting
- Reduction of involuntary muscle contractions
Purposes of Sedating a Patient
- Reduction of anxiety and pain in the patient
- Provision of amnesia for the post-operative period
- Prevention of parasympathomimetic effects of anesthesia, including:
- Bradycardia (slowed heart rate)
- Salivation
- Increased bronchial secretions
- Coughing
- Vomiting
- Reduction of involuntary muscle contractions
This quiz covers the objectives of pre-medication in anaesthesia, including reduction of anxiety and pain, provision of amnesia, and prevention of parasympathomimetic effects. Test your knowledge of anaesthesia pre-medication!
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