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Anesthesia Pharmacology

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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?

Hypotension

Increased salivation

Tachycardia

Bradycardia (correct)

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?

<p>Reduced involuntary muscle contractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is not a primary goal of sedating a patient during a surgical procedure?

<p>Inducing vomiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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This quiz covers the objectives of anesthesia, including reducing anxiety and pain, providing amnesia, and preventing parasympathomimetic effects. Test your knowledge of anesthesia pharmacology!