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What does the prefix an- in the word anesthesia mean?
What does the prefix an- in the word anesthesia mean?
- Feeling
- Sensation
- Without (correct)
- With
What is the primary difference between local and general anesthesia?
What is the primary difference between local and general anesthesia?
- Type of medication used
- Duration of effect
- Method of administration
- Level of consciousness (correct)
What is the mechanism of action of local anesthesia?
What is the mechanism of action of local anesthesia?
- Blocking potassium channels
- Releasing pain-relieving hormones
- Stimulating the central nervous system
- Restricting sodium channels (correct)
What is the purpose of anesthesia in medical procedures?
What is the purpose of anesthesia in medical procedures?
How are anesthetics typically administered?
How are anesthetics typically administered?
What is the result of general anesthesia on a person's consciousness?
What is the result of general anesthesia on a person's consciousness?
What is the effect of local anesthesia on memory?
What is the effect of local anesthesia on memory?
Who typically administers and monitors anesthetics?
Who typically administers and monitors anesthetics?
What is the difference between anesthetics and analgesic medications?
What is the difference between anesthetics and analgesic medications?
What is the root word -esthesia in the word anesthesia related to?
What is the root word -esthesia in the word anesthesia related to?
What is the primary function of anesthesia in a medical procedure?
What is the primary function of anesthesia in a medical procedure?
What is the effect of anesthesia on the ability to make memories?
What is the effect of anesthesia on the ability to make memories?
What is the role of sodium channels in nerve cells in relation to anesthesia?
What is the role of sodium channels in nerve cells in relation to anesthesia?
What is the relationship between consciousness and general anesthesia?
What is the relationship between consciousness and general anesthesia?
What is the difference in the effect of anesthesia on sensation and mobility?
What is the difference in the effect of anesthesia on sensation and mobility?
What type of medication is ropivacaine?
What type of medication is ropivacaine?
What is the primary difference between anesthesia and analgesic medications?
What is the primary difference between anesthesia and analgesic medications?
What is the effect of local anesthesia on the central nervous system?
What is the effect of local anesthesia on the central nervous system?
What is the mechanism of action of general anesthesia?
What is the mechanism of action of general anesthesia?
What is the primary difference between local and general anesthesia in terms of consciousness?
What is the primary difference between local and general anesthesia in terms of consciousness?
