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What is a contraindication to regional anesthesia?
What is a contraindication to regional anesthesia?
- Hypotension
- Muscle spasms
- Severe anxiety (correct)
- Chronic diseases
What is the purpose of anticholinergic drugs in anesthesia?
What is the purpose of anticholinergic drugs in anesthesia?
- To prevent vagal effects associated with general anesthesia and surgery (correct)
- To cause muscle relaxation
- To induce sedation
- To paralyze muscles of respiration
What is a side effect of neuromuscular blocking agents?
What is a side effect of neuromuscular blocking agents?
- Vagal stimulation
- Paralysis of muscles of respiration (correct)
- Sedation
- Muscle relaxation
What is a consideration in anesthesia induction?
What is a consideration in anesthesia induction?
What is a requirement for patients receiving neuromuscular blocking agents?
What is a requirement for patients receiving neuromuscular blocking agents?
Why are clients who receive neuromuscular blocking agents able to see and hear during the procedure?
Why are clients who receive neuromuscular blocking agents able to see and hear during the procedure?
What is the primary purpose of anesthetic drugs?
What is the primary purpose of anesthetic drugs?
What are the two basic types of anesthesia?
What are the two basic types of anesthesia?
Which type of anesthetic is Benzocaine used for?
Which type of anesthetic is Benzocaine used for?
What is the antidote for Neostigmine?
What is the antidote for Neostigmine?
What is the purpose of Neuromuscular Blocking Agents?
What is the purpose of Neuromuscular Blocking Agents?
Which of the following is an example of a short-acting neuromuscular blocking agent?
Which of the following is an example of a short-acting neuromuscular blocking agent?
What is the primary action of lidocaine?
What is the primary action of lidocaine?
What is the purpose of preanesthetic medications?
What is the purpose of preanesthetic medications?
Which component of general anesthesia is responsible for pain relief?
Which component of general anesthesia is responsible for pain relief?
How is general anesthesia typically maintained?
How is general anesthesia typically maintained?
What is the purpose of an intravenous inducer in general anesthesia?
What is the purpose of an intravenous inducer in general anesthesia?
Why do anesthetic barbiturates or propofol may be used alone for brief procedures?
Why do anesthetic barbiturates or propofol may be used alone for brief procedures?
What is a major advantage of spinal anesthesia?
What is a major advantage of spinal anesthesia?
What is a potential complication of hyperkalemia?
What is a potential complication of hyperkalemia?
Why is halothane commonly used in certain pediatric patients?
Why is halothane commonly used in certain pediatric patients?
What is a contraindication for the use of halothane?
What is a contraindication for the use of halothane?
What is the purpose of adding epinephrine to local anesthetic solutions?
What is the purpose of adding epinephrine to local anesthetic solutions?
What is a precaution when using local anesthetic solutions?
What is a precaution when using local anesthetic solutions?
What is the minimum age for the approved use of propofol?
What is the minimum age for the approved use of propofol?
What is the main purpose of preanesthetic medications?
What is the main purpose of preanesthetic medications?
What type of anesthesia involves injection of a local anesthetic into the epidural space outside the spinal sac?
What type of anesthesia involves injection of a local anesthetic into the epidural space outside the spinal sac?
What is the main action of anticholinergic drugs in anesthesia?
What is the main action of anticholinergic drugs in anesthesia?
What is the primary action of neuromuscular blocking agents?
What is the primary action of neuromuscular blocking agents?
What is the primary purpose of artificial ventilation in anesthesia?
What is the primary purpose of artificial ventilation in anesthesia?
What is a key principle in using preanesthetic medications?
What is a key principle in using preanesthetic medications?
What may be necessary for a client with severe anxiety who is undergoing a procedure requiring regional anesthesia?
What may be necessary for a client with severe anxiety who is undergoing a procedure requiring regional anesthesia?
What is the primary reason anticholinergic drugs are used in anesthesia?
What is the primary reason anticholinergic drugs are used in anesthesia?
What is a consequence of using neuromuscular blocking agents in anesthesia?
What is a consequence of using neuromuscular blocking agents in anesthesia?
What is a factor that may influence the type of anesthesia used?
What is a factor that may influence the type of anesthesia used?
What is a characteristic of neuromuscular blocking agents?
What is a characteristic of neuromuscular blocking agents?
What is a precaution that must be taken when using neuromuscular blocking agents?
What is a precaution that must be taken when using neuromuscular blocking agents?
What is the primary purpose of using Fentanyl in anesthesia?
What is the primary purpose of using Fentanyl in anesthesia?
What type of anesthesia is Isoflurane used for?
What type of anesthesia is Isoflurane used for?
What is the primary action of Pancuronium?
What is the primary action of Pancuronium?
What is the primary indication for using Bupivacaine?
What is the primary indication for using Bupivacaine?
What is the primary difference between Succinylcholine and Atracurium?
What is the primary difference between Succinylcholine and Atracurium?
What is the primary advantage of using Nitrous oxide in anesthesia?
What is the primary advantage of using Nitrous oxide in anesthesia?
What is a potential consequence of injury to muscle cells during surgery?
What is a potential consequence of injury to muscle cells during surgery?
Why is regional anesthesia often preferred over general anesthesia?
Why is regional anesthesia often preferred over general anesthesia?
What is a characteristic of halothane that makes it useful for certain pediatric patients?
What is a characteristic of halothane that makes it useful for certain pediatric patients?
What is a consideration when using local anesthetic solutions?
What is a consideration when using local anesthetic solutions?
What is the effect of epinephrine on local anesthetic solutions?
What is the effect of epinephrine on local anesthetic solutions?
What is a concern when using spinal anesthesia in clients with increased intracranial pressure or mass lesions?
What is a concern when using spinal anesthesia in clients with increased intracranial pressure or mass lesions?
What is the minimum age for which propofol is approved for use?
What is the minimum age for which propofol is approved for use?
