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What effect does chronic alcoholism have on the tolerance to analgesic drugs?
What effect does chronic alcoholism have on the tolerance to analgesic drugs?
- Reduces the need for analgesic drugs
- Has no impact on analgesic drug tolerance
- Increases the efficacy of analgesic drugs
- Induces tolerance to the effect of analgesic drugs (correct)
Why is it recommended for patients to stop smoking before surgery?
Why is it recommended for patients to stop smoking before surgery?
- To decrease coronary vascular resistance and increase arterial oxygen content (correct)
- To improve peripheral blood flow
- To reduce hypertension
- To decrease the risk of drug allergy
Why is it important to know a patient's medication history in anesthesia?
Why is it important to know a patient's medication history in anesthesia?
- To determine their vaccination status
- To assess their risk of developing chronic bronchitis
- To detect drug allergies and tolerance (correct)
- To evaluate their family history of anesthesia-related diseases
Why is it important for the anesthesiologist to ask about a patient's alcohol intake history?
Why is it important for the anesthesiologist to ask about a patient's alcohol intake history?
What is the significance of obtaining a detailed medication history from the patient before anesthesia?
What is the significance of obtaining a detailed medication history from the patient before anesthesia?
Why is it important for female patients to disclose their last menstrual period before surgery?
Why is it important for female patients to disclose their last menstrual period before surgery?
What is the recommended fasting duration for a healthy patient undergoing elective procedure after consuming light meals?
What is the recommended fasting duration for a healthy patient undergoing elective procedure after consuming light meals?
Which drug administration helps prevent postoperative nausea & vomiting in patients undergoing anesthesia?
Which drug administration helps prevent postoperative nausea & vomiting in patients undergoing anesthesia?
What is the purpose of using H2 receptor blockers in patients undergoing anesthesia?
What is the purpose of using H2 receptor blockers in patients undergoing anesthesia?
Why is it important to avoid alcohol intake before anesthesia administration?
Why is it important to avoid alcohol intake before anesthesia administration?
