57 Questions
Which of the following is a potential cause of bradycardia during anesthesia?
All of the above
What is the effect of stimulating the vagal nerve during anesthesia?
Decreased heart rate
Which drug can be added to prevent bradycardia during eye surgery?
Both atropine and glycopyrrolate
Which drug combination can cause bradycardia during anesthesia?
Dexmedetomidine and methadone
What is the most common cause of bradycardia in a cat with a blocked bladder?
Hyperkalemia
What is the effect of a high potassium level on heart rate?
Decreased heart rate
What is the first option for treating bradycardia during anesthesia?
Switch down the volatile agent
Which of the following is a common cause of tachycardia during anesthesia?
Sympathetic stimulation
What is the most appropriate treatment for tachycardia during anesthesia?
Administer an IV opioid
Which of the following is a potential danger of tachycardia during anesthesia?
Ventricular fibrillation
What is the most likely cause of tachycardia in a 14-year-old cat with chronic renal insufficiency?
Hypovolemia
What is the appropriate treatment for tachycardia in a cat with chronic renal insufficiency?
Increase fluid therapy
What is the most likely cause of tachycardia in a 1-year-old Dutch rabbit undergoing castration?
Sympathetic stimulation
What is the appropriate treatment for tachycardia in a 1-year-old Dutch rabbit undergoing castration?
No treatment necessary
Which one of these is a common cause of hypertension in equine anesthesia?
Anaesthetic drugs
What should be checked to determine if hypertension is a problem in equine anesthesia?
All of the above
What is the most common inotrope used in equine anesthesia?
Dobutamine
What is the first step in the treatment of hypotension in a 500 kg horse under GA?
Reduce sevoflurane
What is the next step if reducing sevoflurane does not improve hypotension in a horse?
Give a ketamine bolus
What is the recommended approach to treatment for a hypertensive cat?
All of the above
What is a common problem associated with prolonged recovery in anesthesia?
Hypoxia
What is a potential cause of hypoxemia in anesthesia?
Carbon dioxide retention
What is the purpose of algorithms in anesthesia?
To reduce cognitive load during stressful situations
What is the first step in diagnosing bradycardia?
Determining normal heart rate
How does the body compensate for inadequate oxygen delivery to tissues?
By increasing cardiac output
What is the relationship between cardiac output and stroke volume?
Cardiac output depends on stroke volume
What is the main concern when diagnosing bradycardia?
Perfusion and oxygen delivery
What is the ultimate goal of evaluating oxygen delivery during anesthesia?
Ensuring adequate cardiac output
What is the first step in diagnosing bradycardia in a patient undergoing anesthesia?
Measuring heart rate
What is the potential cause of increased stroke volume in response to inadequate oxygen delivery during anesthesia?
Compensatory increase in cardiac output
What is the main concern when diagnosing bradycardia during anesthesia?
Perfusion and oxygen delivery
What is an important consideration when diagnosing bradycardia in a patient undergoing anesthesia?
Normal heart rate before anesthesia
What is the relationship between cardiac output and stroke volume?
Stroke volume is directly proportional to cardiac output
What is a potential cause of tachycardia during anesthesia?
Inadequate oxygen delivery
Which of the following is a potential cause of bradycardia during anesthesia?
Hyperkalemia
Which drug combination can cause bradycardia during anesthesia?
Dexmedetomidine and methadone
What is the most likely cause of bradycardia in a horse undergoing hock arthroscopy?
High levels of sevoflurane due to long surgery preparation period
What is the effect of a high potassium level on heart rate?
Decreases heart rate
Which one of these is a common cause of hypertension in equine anesthesia?
Hypoxia
What is the next step if reducing sevoflurane does not improve hypotension in a horse?
Increase IV fluids
What is a potential cause of hypoxemia in anesthesia?
Lack of oxygen
Which of the following is a potential cause of tachycardia during anesthesia?
Hypovolemia
What is the appropriate treatment for tachycardia in a cat with chronic renal insufficiency?
Increase fluid therapy
What is the most likely cause of tachycardia in a 1-year-old Dutch rabbit undergoing castration?
Normal physiological response
What is the effect of stimulating the vagal nerve during anesthesia?
Induce bradycardia
How does the body compensate for inadequate oxygen delivery to tissues?
Increase heart rate
What is a potential cause of hypoxemia in anesthesia?
Hypoventilation
What is the first step in the treatment of hypotension in a 500 kg horse?
Increase fluid therapy
Which of the following is a potential cause of hypotension in equine anesthesia?
Hypervolemia and haemorrhage
What is the most common inotrope used in equine anesthesia?
Dobutamine
What is the appropriate treatment for tachycardia during anesthesia?
Reduce volatile/inhalation agent
What is the appropriate treatment for hypotension in a 500 kg horse during anesthesia?
Increase IV fluid therapy/check urine
What is the first step in the treatment of hypertension in equine anesthesia?
Reduce volatile/inhalation agent
What is a potential cause of hypoxemia in anesthesia?
Inadequate oxygen delivery
What is the most likely cause of tachycardia in a 14-year-old cat with chronic renal insufficiency?
Cardiac insufficiency
What is the appropriate treatment for tachycardia in a 1-year-old Dutch rabbit undergoing castration?
Reduce volatile/inhalation agent
What is the recommended approach to treatment for a hypertensive cat?
Reduce volatile/inhalation agent
Test your knowledge on managing anaesthesia depth, vagal tone, hyperoxia, toxemia, and reversing bradycardia caused by Alpha 2 induction. Learn about the use of atipamezole, atropine, and glycopyrrolate in treating these conditions. Don't miss the common heart rate response with atropine and its potential complications. Take this quiz to enhance your understanding of anaesthesia management.
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