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What is the main characteristic of general anesthesia?
What is the main characteristic of general anesthesia?
- Loss of consciousness, analgesia, amnesia, and skeletal muscle relaxation (correct)
- Inhibition of autonomic and sensory reflexes only
- Sedation and amnesia
- Analgesia only
Why are multiple drugs combined in balanced anesthesia?
Why are multiple drugs combined in balanced anesthesia?
- To increase the dose of anesthesia required
- To prolong the duration of anesthesia
- To take advantage of individual drug properties and reduce adverse actions (correct)
- To reduce the cost of anesthesia
What is the main purpose of anxiolytics in preanesthetic medications?
What is the main purpose of anxiolytics in preanesthetic medications?
- To prevent aspiration pneumonia
- To relieve pain
- To lower the required dose of anesthetic
- To provide sedation and amnesia (correct)
What is the main purpose of anti-cholinergics in preanesthetic medications?
What is the main purpose of anti-cholinergics in preanesthetic medications?
What is the purpose of vasopressors in preanesthetic medications?
What is the purpose of vasopressors in preanesthetic medications?
What is the purpose of opioid analgesics in preanesthetic medications?
What is the purpose of opioid analgesics in preanesthetic medications?
What is the purpose of administering morphine, fentanyl, or alfentanil 1½ hours before anesthesia?
What is the purpose of administering morphine, fentanyl, or alfentanil 1½ hours before anesthesia?
How do anesthetic agents affect GABA-A-receptor chloride channels?
How do anesthetic agents affect GABA-A-receptor chloride channels?
Which of the following anesthetics is known to inhibit excitatory glutamate-gated ion channels?
Which of the following anesthetics is known to inhibit excitatory glutamate-gated ion channels?
What is a unique feature of alfentanil compared to fentanyl?
What is a unique feature of alfentanil compared to fentanyl?
What is a contraindication for the use of thiopental?
What is a contraindication for the use of thiopental?
What is a characteristic of etomidate compared to thiopental?
What is a characteristic of etomidate compared to thiopental?
Which induction agent is preferable in cases of risk of circulatory failure?
Which induction agent is preferable in cases of risk of circulatory failure?
What is a characteristic of Ketamine anaesthesia?
What is a characteristic of Ketamine anaesthesia?
Which agent is known to cause unpleasant dreams and diplopia as a side effect?
Which agent is known to cause unpleasant dreams and diplopia as a side effect?
What is a benefit of using Propofol for induction?
What is a benefit of using Propofol for induction?
Which benzodiazepine is most commonly employed as an anaesthetic adjunct?
Which benzodiazepine is most commonly employed as an anaesthetic adjunct?
What is a contraindication for the use of Ketamine?
What is a contraindication for the use of Ketamine?
What is the primary purpose of using an i.v. analgesic agent in anesthesia?
What is the primary purpose of using an i.v. analgesic agent in anesthesia?
Which of the following inhalation anesthetics is known to have a potent uterine relaxant effect?
Which of the following inhalation anesthetics is known to have a potent uterine relaxant effect?
What is a potential disadvantage of using Enflurane?
What is a potential disadvantage of using Enflurane?
Which of the following is a contraindication for Methoxyflurane?
Which of the following is a contraindication for Methoxyflurane?
Which inhalation anesthetic is safe for use in children and asthmatics?
Which inhalation anesthetic is safe for use in children and asthmatics?
What is a potential complication of using Methoxyflurane?
What is a potential complication of using Methoxyflurane?
What is a disadvantage of isoflurane?
What is a disadvantage of isoflurane?
What type of local anesthetics does cocaine belong to?
What type of local anesthetics does cocaine belong to?
What is the purpose of adding vasoconstrictors to local anesthetics?
What is the purpose of adding vasoconstrictors to local anesthetics?
Why should vasoconstrictors not be added to local anesthetics for hands and feet?
Why should vasoconstrictors not be added to local anesthetics for hands and feet?
What is the purpose of adding sodium bicarbonate to local anesthetics?
What is the purpose of adding sodium bicarbonate to local anesthetics?
What is the purpose of surface anesthesia?
What is the purpose of surface anesthesia?
