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What is the most common type of anesthesia used in renal transplantation surgeries?
What is the most common type of anesthesia used in renal transplantation surgeries?
- General anesthesia (correct)
- Local anesthesia
- Spinal anesthesia
- Regional anesthesia
Which of the following electrolytes should be checked post-op in patients who underwent renal transplantation?
Which of the following electrolytes should be checked post-op in patients who underwent renal transplantation?
- Sodium levels
- Magnesium levels
- Potassium levels (correct)
- Calcium levels
What are the delayed signs of acute immunologic rejection in a transplanted kidney?
What are the delayed signs of acute immunologic rejection in a transplanted kidney?
- Fever, local tenderness, and decreased urine output (correct)
- Hypotension, chest pain, and headaches
- Nausea, diarrhea, and anemia
- Shortness of breath, muscle weakness, and confusion
Which medication is commonly used in the perioperative period for renal transplant patients to prevent rejection?
Which medication is commonly used in the perioperative period for renal transplant patients to prevent rejection?
Where is a kidney from a cadaveric donor typically placed in a patient undergoing renal transplantation?
Where is a kidney from a cadaveric donor typically placed in a patient undergoing renal transplantation?
What should be monitored during the management of anesthesia in renal transplant surgery to avoid decreasing cardiac output?
What should be monitored during the management of anesthesia in renal transplant surgery to avoid decreasing cardiac output?
What is the role of Morphine-3-glucuronide in patients with renal clearance issues?
What is the role of Morphine-3-glucuronide in patients with renal clearance issues?
Why should healthcare providers avoid promoting diuresis in patients with inadequate intravascular volume?
Why should healthcare providers avoid promoting diuresis in patients with inadequate intravascular volume?
In anesthesia management, why is it recommended to avoid venipuncture in the non-dominant arm?
In anesthesia management, why is it recommended to avoid venipuncture in the non-dominant arm?
What is a potential complication of using a femoral line for venous pressure monitoring during anesthesia?
What is a potential complication of using a femoral line for venous pressure monitoring during anesthesia?
Why should healthcare providers avoid using a blood pressure cuff on the extremity with an AVF (Arteriovenous fistula)?
Why should healthcare providers avoid using a blood pressure cuff on the extremity with an AVF (Arteriovenous fistula)?
What is the recommended action if there is residual neuromuscular blockade post-anesthesia in anephric patients?
What is the recommended action if there is residual neuromuscular blockade post-anesthesia in anephric patients?
What should be the serum potassium level on the day of surgery according to the text?
What should be the serum potassium level on the day of surgery according to the text?
Why is it important to adjust H2 blockers based on renal function during anesthesia?
Why is it important to adjust H2 blockers based on renal function during anesthesia?
Which muscle relaxant should be considered as an alternative to succinylcholine for patients with a serum potassium level greater than 5.5?
Which muscle relaxant should be considered as an alternative to succinylcholine for patients with a serum potassium level greater than 5.5?
Why should sevoflurane be avoided during anesthesia according to the text?
Why should sevoflurane be avoided during anesthesia according to the text?
Which IV drug has a reduced dose advised in chronic kidney disease due to increased volume of distribution and decreased protein binding?
Which IV drug has a reduced dose advised in chronic kidney disease due to increased volume of distribution and decreased protein binding?
Why is it recommended to hold ACE inhibitors/ARBs to avoid intraoperative hypotension during anesthesia?
Why is it recommended to hold ACE inhibitors/ARBs to avoid intraoperative hypotension during anesthesia?
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