Pharmacology Lab Quiz: Local Anesthetics & Hemostatic Agents
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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?

  • 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?

  • 5-10 seconds
  • 10-20 minutes
  • 1-3 minutes (correct)
  • 30-60 minutes

What is the half-life of platelets in days?

<p>7-10 days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of local anesthetics on smooth muscle?

<p>Relaxation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Lidocaine toxicity that may appear without initial stimulation?

<p>Depression (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is released by platelets during activation?

<p>Adenosine diphosphate (ADP) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Vitamin K in blood clotting?

<p>Essential for the normal hepatic biosynthesis of several factors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of styptics and astringents?

<p>By precipitating tissue protein (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of local anesthetics on sensory receptors?

<p>Depression (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of administering anticoagulants to patients?

<p>To prevent blood clotting in patients with a history of thrombosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of heparin?

<p>Enhances the activity of anti-thrombin III (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the pharmacologic effects of general anesthesia on the urinary system?

<p>Reduced urine output (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which stage of anesthesia is analgesia associated with the majority of surgical procedures?

<p>Stage III: Surgical Anesthesia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of Stage IV of anesthesia?

<p>Cessation of spontaneous respiration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is released during general anesthesia?

<p>Adenocorticotrophic hormone (ADH) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first phase of anesthesia according to Flagg's classification?

<p>Induction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Stage II of anesthesia?

<p>Excitement and involuntary muscular activity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinctive characteristic of halothane in terms of its smell?

<p>Pleasant smell (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common effect of enflurane on the body?

<p>Respiratory depression (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique feature of isoflurane compared to other anesthetics mentioned?

<p>Little or no effect on cardiac output (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible emergency situation associated with anesthetics?

<p>Hypersensitivity reaction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of halothane in terms of its flammability?

<p>Not inflammable and non-explosive (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of enflurane in terms of its excretion?

<p>80% excreted unchanged in expired gas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of a vasoconstrictor in local anesthesia?

<p>Reduces bleeding at the site of injection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is paresthesia associated with?

<p>Prolonged numbness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal vasoconstrictor content used in a normal patient?

<p>1:100,000 to 1:150,000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal property of local anesthetics?

<p>Rapid onset and satisfactory duration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a local anesthetic with an antioxidant?

<p>Preserves the local anesthetic from degradation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the order of loss of sensations due to local anesthesia?

<p>Cold, warmth, pain, touch, pressure, vibration, proprioception (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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