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What is the primary mechanism of action of sympathomimetics as hemostatic agents?
What is the primary mechanism of action of sympathomimetics as hemostatic agents?
- By stimulating peripheral nerve conduction
- By acting as matrices to entrapped blood cells
- By reducing bleeding through local vasoconstriction (correct)
- By precipitating tissue protein
What is the normal count of platelets in μmL of blood?
What is the normal count of platelets in μmL of blood?
- 200,000 to 700,000
- 50,000 to 200,000
- 100,000 to 450,000 (correct)
- 300,000 to 800,000
What is the normal bleeding time using Duke's Test?
What is the normal bleeding time using Duke's Test?
- 5-10 seconds
- 10-20 minutes
- 1-3 minutes (correct)
- 30-60 minutes
What is the half-life of platelets in days?
What is the half-life of platelets in days?
What is the effect of local anesthetics on smooth muscle?
What is the effect of local anesthetics on smooth muscle?
What is the characteristic of Lidocaine toxicity that may appear without initial stimulation?
What is the characteristic of Lidocaine toxicity that may appear without initial stimulation?
What is released by platelets during activation?
What is released by platelets during activation?
What is the function of Vitamin K in blood clotting?
What is the function of Vitamin K in blood clotting?
What is the primary mechanism of action of styptics and astringents?
What is the primary mechanism of action of styptics and astringents?
What is the effect of local anesthetics on sensory receptors?
What is the effect of local anesthetics on sensory receptors?
What is the purpose of administering anticoagulants to patients?
What is the purpose of administering anticoagulants to patients?
What is the mechanism of action of heparin?
What is the mechanism of action of heparin?
What is one of the pharmacologic effects of general anesthesia on the urinary system?
What is one of the pharmacologic effects of general anesthesia on the urinary system?
In which stage of anesthesia is analgesia associated with the majority of surgical procedures?
In which stage of anesthesia is analgesia associated with the majority of surgical procedures?
What is the primary characteristic of Stage IV of anesthesia?
What is the primary characteristic of Stage IV of anesthesia?
Which hormone is released during general anesthesia?
Which hormone is released during general anesthesia?
What is the first phase of anesthesia according to Flagg's classification?
What is the first phase of anesthesia according to Flagg's classification?
What is the characteristic of Stage II of anesthesia?
What is the characteristic of Stage II of anesthesia?
What is a distinctive characteristic of halothane in terms of its smell?
What is a distinctive characteristic of halothane in terms of its smell?
What is a common effect of enflurane on the body?
What is a common effect of enflurane on the body?
What is a unique feature of isoflurane compared to other anesthetics mentioned?
What is a unique feature of isoflurane compared to other anesthetics mentioned?
What is a possible emergency situation associated with anesthetics?
What is a possible emergency situation associated with anesthetics?
What is a characteristic of halothane in terms of its flammability?
What is a characteristic of halothane in terms of its flammability?
What is a characteristic of enflurane in terms of its excretion?
What is a characteristic of enflurane in terms of its excretion?
What is the primary effect of a vasoconstrictor in local anesthesia?
What is the primary effect of a vasoconstrictor in local anesthesia?
What is paresthesia associated with?
What is paresthesia associated with?
What is the normal vasoconstrictor content used in a normal patient?
What is the normal vasoconstrictor content used in a normal patient?
What is the ideal property of local anesthetics?
What is the ideal property of local anesthetics?
What is the effect of a local anesthetic with an antioxidant?
What is the effect of a local anesthetic with an antioxidant?
What is the order of loss of sensations due to local anesthesia?
What is the order of loss of sensations due to local anesthesia?