Local and Regional Analgesic Techniques

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Which factor is related to the conduction blockade of nerve fibers by local anesthetics?

  • Size of the nerve
  • Frequency of activity
  • Thickness of the myelin sheath
  • All of the above (correct)

Which type of nerve fibers tend to be anesthetized before larger motor and proprioceptive fibers?

  • Sympathetic fibers
  • Small sensory and autonomic fibers (correct)
  • Large motor and proprioceptive fibers
  • Pain fibers

Which local anesthetic is commonly used in a combination analgesic protocol known as MLK for dogs?

  • Bupivacaine
  • Mepivacaine
  • Lidocaine (correct)
  • Ropivacaine

Why is the use of constant-rate infusion lidocaine during anesthesia not recommended for cats?

<p>It has negative cardiovascular effects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using lidocaine patches in dogs and cats?

<p>Low systemic absorption rate and high local tissue concentration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended application time for eutectic 2.5% lidocaine and 2.5% prilocaine cream for use in dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, and pigs?

<p>30 minutes beneath an occlusive dressing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is bupivacaine the preferred drug for postoperative analgesia?

<p>It has a relatively long duration of action (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of topical capsaicin in treating pain?

<p>It blocks the transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) receptor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be done cautiously when dosing neonatal or small animals with eutectic 2.5% lidocaine and 2.5% prilocaine cream?

<p>Use repeated dosing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is bupivacaine liposomal-encapsulated injectable suspension approved for single-dose infiltration into the surgical site?

<p>To release bupivacaine locally due to its small molecule size (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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