75 Questions
What is Netiquette?
A set of guidelines to help people use email securely
In what context do people use Blogs?
Professional community communication
What does Cultural competence refer to?
Effective communication across different cultures
When does effective communication occur?
When the delivery matches the situation
Why is Netiquette important?
To ensure clarity and respect online
Which platform is specifically mentioned for personal and professional community interactions?
Blogs
What is essential for effective communication with diverse cultures?
Demonstrating cultural competence
'Effective communication results when the delivery is appropriate to the _____________.' Fill in the blank.
Situation
'Cultural competence' refers to:
Adapting to cultural differences
What does the public seek from health professionals, according to the text?
Reassurance
What should a respectful person not do?
Disparage another person
In healthcare, how can the way a professional appears to a family impact trust?
Ability
Despite changing social norms, what problem persists in the operating room according to the text?
Verbal abuse
What can stressors in the operating room environment hinder, as mentioned in the text?
Good communication and teamwork
Which factor is cited in the text as an interpersonal conflict leading to team conflicts?
Personality clash
What behavior does a respectful person avoid as per the text's discussion on respect?
'Disparage' others
'Good communication and teamwork' can be obstructed by what in the operating room environment?
'Stressors'
'Active listening' is a trait that a respectful person should practice, according to the text. Which behavior should they avoid?
'Dismissing others'
What is the focus of Pharmacotherapeutics?
Clinical use of drugs to prevent and treat diseases
What is the primary role of Pharmaceutics in pharmacology?
Studying drug dosage forms' influence on drug effects
Which dosage form is an example of a parenteral drug administration route?
Solutions
In pharmacokinetics, what does 'distribution' refer to?
Movement of drug from site of administration to bloodstream
What is a common feature of extended-release dosage forms?
Prolonged release of drug molecules in the GI tract
What is the role of FDA in drug regulation?
Approval and clinical oversight of drugs
What is the primary focus of the study of pharmacology?
The effects of drugs on living organisms
Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic areas of pharmacology mentioned in the text?
Pharmacognosy
What is the purpose of a drug's trade name or proprietary name?
To provide a short, marketable name for the drug
How are some drugs classified, according to the text?
Both (a) and (b)
What is the purpose of a drug's generic name or nonproprietary name?
To list the drug in official drug compendiums
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a subspecialty area of pharmacology in the text?
Pharmacoepidemiology
What is the primary purpose of anticholinergic drugs?
Block parasympathetic nervous impulses
Which healthcare professional conducts preoperative assessments for surgical patients?
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
What is the main purpose of preoperative assessment for surgical patients?
Avoid unnecessary procedures
Which type of drug provides pain relief while allowing the patient to remain conscious?
Analgesic
In pharmacology, what is the role of narcotics?
Provide relief of pain without loss of consciousness
What differentiates anticholinergics from sedatives in terms of their physiological effects?
Sedatives block parasympathetic nervous impulses
What is the purpose of a preoperative anesthesia evaluation?
To determine the optimal anesthetic plan
Why is the patient's physical status classified preoperatively?
To guide the anesthetic plan based on established criteria
Which medication is typically administered to relieve a patient's preoperative anxiety?
Sedative
What type of medication helps reduce pain and may decrease the amount of anesthesia required during surgery?
Analgesic
Which medication group is used to inhibit mucous secretions in the respiratory system and digestive tract?
Anticholinergics
What are medications administered preoperatively to reduce nausea and the risk of vomiting called?
Antiemetics
Which group of sedatives is most commonly used before surgery?
Benzodiazepines
Which drug does NOT belong to the benzodiazepine family?
Promethazine
Why is gum chewing not allowed preoperatively?
It increases gastric fluid volume
What effect does administering anticholinergics preoperatively have?
Blocking certain receptors on the vagus nerve
Which medication category does Glycopyrrolate (Robinul) belong to?
Anticholinergic
What is the role of Meperidine (Demerol) in preoperative medication?
Reducing pain perception
How does Ondansetron (Zofran) function preoperatively?
By reducing nausea and vomiting
What is the primary role of Ranitidine (Zantac) in preoperative care?
Reducing gastric fluid volume
What is the purpose of preoperative administration of an H2 blocker?
Inhibit the production of gastric acid
Which condition is not a focus of a preoperative assessment?
Melanoma
What trade name is famotidine marketed under?
Pepcid
What is the action of metoclopramide (Reglan)?
Increase gastrointestinal motility
Which agent neutralizes gastric acid?
Sodium citrate
In the context of gastroesophageal reflux, what happens when the lower esophageal sphincter and thorax muscles relax?
Relax
'Bicitra' is a preoperative antacid used to neutralize stomach acidity. What drug class does Bicitra belong to?
Antacid
'Ranitidine' is an example of which type of medication?
H2 blocker
What is the primary goal of administering a preoperative antacid?
Neutralize gastric acid
Which medication is commonly used to minimize damage caused by aspiration of gastric contents during surgery?
Bicitra
What is the trade name for meperidine?
Versed
Which drug group includes both Valium and Ativan?
Tranquilizers
What is the generic name for Astramorph?
Fentanyl
Which drug is typically used to block the vagal response to certain stimuli during surgery?
Decrease in heart rate
What is the primary action of glycopyrrolate (Robinul) in a preoperative setting?
Anti-salivation
How does the onset time of atropine compare to that of glycopyrrolate?
Immediate
What is the duration of action for morphine under the trade name Duramorph?
2-3 hours
What is the primary purpose of administering metoclopramide (Reglan) to at-risk patients?
To reduce gastric fluid volume
In the context of anesthesia, why might an indwelling urinary catheter insertion require the administration of an analgesic preoperatively?
To relieve pain
Which benzodiazepine is commonly administered preoperatively?
Versed
Why is scopolamine considered an antisialagogue and a sedative?
It decreases mucous secretions
Which drug falls under the category of proton-pump inhibitors?
Nexium
Why does droperidol (Inapsine) carry an FDA Black Box warning?
Due to fatal cardiac arrhythmias
For what purpose is ondansetron (Zofran) commonly administered preoperatively?
To prevent nausea and vomiting
Which medication may be given for significant postoperative pain in a patient expected to be admitted as an inpatient?
Morphine
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