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What is one of the primary goals of sedating a patient during a surgical procedure?
What is one of the primary goals of sedating a patient during a surgical procedure?
- To stimulate bronchial secretions
- To reduce anxiety and pain (correct)
- To induce vomiting
- To increase parasympathomimetic effects
What is an undesirable effect of anesthesia that can be prevented by sedation?
What is an undesirable effect of anesthesia that can be prevented by sedation?
- Hypotension
- Increased salivation
- Tachycardia
- Bradycardia (correct)
What is a benefit of providing amnesia to a patient during the post-operative period?
What is a benefit of providing amnesia to a patient during the post-operative period?
- Reducing the risk of allergic reactions
- Increasing the patient's ability to recall the procedure
- Reducing the patient's anxiety about the procedure (correct)
- Minimizing the risk of post-operative complications
What is another effect of sedation on a patient during a surgical procedure?
What is another effect of sedation on a patient during a surgical procedure?
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What is not a primary goal of sedating a patient during a surgical procedure?
What is not a primary goal of sedating a patient during a surgical procedure?
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Sedation in Anesthesia
- Sedation aims to reduce anxiety and pain in patients
- Provides amnesia for the post-operative period
- Prevents parasympathomimetic effects of anesthesia, including: • Bradycardia (slow heart rate) • Increased salivation • Excessive bronchial secretions • Coughing • Vomiting
- Reduces involuntary muscle contractions
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