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Opioids in Perioperative Medicine

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What is one of the common clinical applications of opioids in perioperative medicine?

Postoperative pain therapy

What type of anesthesia often involves the use of opioids?

Total intravenous anesthesia

What is the term for the use of inhaled anesthetics and opioids together to achieve a balanced state of anesthesia?

Balanced anesthesia

What is the primary role of opioids in perioperative medicine?

<p>Pain management</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which setting are opioids commonly used in perioperative medicine?

<p>Operating room</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration in selecting opioids for perioperative use?

<p>Pharmacokinetic considerations</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following opioid agonist-antagonists is commonly used in perioperative pain management?

<p>Nalbuphine</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using TIVA (Total Intravenous Anesthesia) anesthesia over inhalational anesthesia?

<p>Faster recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pharmacokinetic factors is most important in determining the opioid's onset of action?

<p>Lipid solubility</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of rational opioid selection in perioperative care?

<p>Optimizing analgesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration in selecting opioids for perioperative use?

<p>Pharmacokinetic properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of rational opioid selection in perioperative care?

<p>Minimizing postoperative pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of opioid is commonly used in perioperative care due to its rapid onset and short duration of action?

<p>Remifentanil</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using TIVA anesthesia in perioperative care?

<p>Faster recovery times</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of opioid agonist-antagonists that makes them useful in perioperative care?

<p>Ceiling effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

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