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What type of drug provides relief of pain without loss of consciousness?
What type of drug provides relief of pain without loss of consciousness?
- Anticholinergic
- Sedative
- Narcotic
- Analgesic (correct)
Which healthcare professional conducts the preoperative assessment of the surgical patient?
Which healthcare professional conducts the preoperative assessment of the surgical patient?
- Surgeon
- Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA)
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
- Anesthesiologist (correct)
What is the primary purpose of the preoperative assessment of the surgical patient?
What is the primary purpose of the preoperative assessment of the surgical patient?
- Confirm the patient's surgical diagnosis (correct)
- Determine whether the procedure is necessary
- Assess other medical conditions
- Determine the patient's physical status
Which type of drug blocks parasympathetic nervous impulses?
Which type of drug blocks parasympathetic nervous impulses?
Who is NOT involved in the preoperative assessment of the surgical patient?
Who is NOT involved in the preoperative assessment of the surgical patient?
What is the role of an anticholinergic drug?
What is the role of an anticholinergic drug?
Which of the following is a trade name for diazepam?
Which of the following is a trade name for diazepam?
What is the trade name for midazolam?
What is the trade name for midazolam?
Which drug is a member of the benzodiazepine family and is known as lorazepam?
Which drug is a member of the benzodiazepine family and is known as lorazepam?
Stimuli such as stretching the peritoneum can cause what response?
Stimuli such as stretching the peritoneum can cause what response?
Which drug is a common synthetic opioid known as Demerol?
Which drug is a common synthetic opioid known as Demerol?
What is the term for all drugs that have morphine-like actions?
What is the term for all drugs that have morphine-like actions?
Which medication is identified by the trade name Astramorph?
Which medication is identified by the trade name Astramorph?
What is Duramorph a trade name for?
What is Duramorph a trade name for?
What response do anticholinergics help to block during surgery?
What response do anticholinergics help to block during surgery?
Glycopyrrolate is known by which trade name?
Glycopyrrolate is known by which trade name?
What is the purpose of a preoperative anesthesia evaluation?
What is the purpose of a preoperative anesthesia evaluation?
Which criterion is used by the American Society of Anesthesiologists to classify the patient’s physical status?
Which criterion is used by the American Society of Anesthesiologists to classify the patient’s physical status?
What type of medication is typically given to relieve a patient's preoperative anxiety?
What type of medication is typically given to relieve a patient's preoperative anxiety?
Which medication is used to relieve pain and potentially reduce the amount of anesthesia needed during surgery?
Which medication is used to relieve pain and potentially reduce the amount of anesthesia needed during surgery?
What term is given to medications used to inhibit mucous secretions in the respiratory system and digestive tract?
What term is given to medications used to inhibit mucous secretions in the respiratory system and digestive tract?
Which medications are administered preoperatively to reduce nausea and vomiting risk?
Which medications are administered preoperatively to reduce nausea and vomiting risk?
What is the most common group of preoperative sedatives used?
What is the most common group of preoperative sedatives used?
Which drug does not belong to the benzodiazepine family?
Which drug does not belong to the benzodiazepine family?
What is the classification of Metoclopramide (Reglan)?
What is the classification of Metoclopramide (Reglan)?
Why might trauma patients receive analgesics preoperatively?
Why might trauma patients receive analgesics preoperatively?
Which medication is commonly used as an antiemetic preoperatively?
Which medication is commonly used as an antiemetic preoperatively?
In which physical status classification would a patient with cancer of the uterus undergoing a hysterectomy be assigned?
In which physical status classification would a patient with cancer of the uterus undergoing a hysterectomy be assigned?
What is the classification of Scopolamine, except for being an analgesic?
What is the classification of Scopolamine, except for being an analgesic?
Which medication carries an FDA Black Box warning due to fatal cardiac arrhythmias?
Which medication carries an FDA Black Box warning due to fatal cardiac arrhythmias?
Which medication may be administered postoperatively to a patient experiencing significant pain?
Which medication may be administered postoperatively to a patient experiencing significant pain?
What effect does Atropine have on mucous secretions preoperatively?
What effect does Atropine have on mucous secretions preoperatively?
What category does Esomeprazole (Nexium) belong to?
What category does Esomeprazole (Nexium) belong to?
Why is gum chewing not allowed preoperatively?
Why is gum chewing not allowed preoperatively?
Which category of medication is administered preoperatively to block receptors on the vagus nerve?
Which category of medication is administered preoperatively to block receptors on the vagus nerve?
What is the category of medication that includes Atropine?
What is the category of medication that includes Atropine?
Which medication is classified as an antiemetic?
Which medication is classified as an antiemetic?
What is the medication Glycopyrrolate primarily used for?
What is the medication Glycopyrrolate primarily used for?
Why is preoperative assessment important for the surgical patient?
Why is preoperative assessment important for the surgical patient?
What is the purpose of preoperative administration of an antacid?
What is the purpose of preoperative administration of an antacid?
Which drug may be given preoperatively to minimize the damage caused by aspiration of gastric contents during surgery?
Which drug may be given preoperatively to minimize the damage caused by aspiration of gastric contents during surgery?
Which agent is a common H2 blocker used preoperatively?
Which agent is a common H2 blocker used preoperatively?
What can cause gastroesophageal reflux?
What can cause gastroesophageal reflux?
Which condition is not specifically emphasized in a preoperative assessment?
Which condition is not specifically emphasized in a preoperative assessment?
What is the action of metoclopramide (Reglan)?
What is the action of metoclopramide (Reglan)?
Which drug is marketed under the trade name Pepcid?
Which drug is marketed under the trade name Pepcid?
What does sodium citrate metabolize into?
What does sodium citrate metabolize into?
Which drug may be orally administered as a preoperative antacid?
Which drug may be orally administered as a preoperative antacid?
What is the main purpose of a preoperative H2 blocker?
What is the main purpose of a preoperative H2 blocker?
What is the primary purpose of a preoperative anesthesia evaluation?
What is the primary purpose of a preoperative anesthesia evaluation?
Which drug is used to minimize the damage caused by aspiration of gastric contents during surgery?
Which drug is used to minimize the damage caused by aspiration of gastric contents during surgery?
Who performs the preoperative assessment of a surgical patient?
Who performs the preoperative assessment of a surgical patient?
Which medication is classified as an antiemetic?
Which medication is classified as an antiemetic?
In which physical status classification would a patient with cancer of the uterus undergoing a hysterectomy be assigned?
In which physical status classification would a patient with cancer of the uterus undergoing a hysterectomy be assigned?
What response do anticholinergics help to block during surgery?
What response do anticholinergics help to block during surgery?
What is the trade name for midazolam?
What is the trade name for midazolam?
Which medication is NOT a member of the benzodiazepine family?
Which medication is NOT a member of the benzodiazepine family?
What response can stimuli such as stretching the peritoneum produce?
What response can stimuli such as stretching the peritoneum produce?
What is the trade name for glycopyrrolate?
What is the trade name for glycopyrrolate?
How long is the duration of Robinul (in hours)?
How long is the duration of Robinul (in hours)?
What is the normal pH range of gastric acid?
What is the normal pH range of gastric acid?
Which medication is a natural opioid that may be used preoperatively?
Which medication is a natural opioid that may be used preoperatively?
'Astramorph' is a trade name for which opioid?
'Astramorph' is a trade name for which opioid?
Which drug's trade name is 'Duramorph'?
Which drug's trade name is 'Duramorph'?
Which drug is a synthetic opioid commonly used in surgery?
Which drug is a synthetic opioid commonly used in surgery?
What is the purpose of a preoperative anesthesia evaluation?
What is the purpose of a preoperative anesthesia evaluation?
Which type of medication is given to relieve a patient's preoperative anxiety?
Which type of medication is given to relieve a patient's preoperative anxiety?
What is the term used for medications that reduce nausea and the possibility of vomiting preoperatively?
What is the term used for medications that reduce nausea and the possibility of vomiting preoperatively?
Which group of medications is most often used as preoperative sedatives?
Which group of medications is most often used as preoperative sedatives?
What does the term 'mg/kg' represent in medication dosage?
What does the term 'mg/kg' represent in medication dosage?
Which medication is not in the benzodiazepine family?
Which medication is not in the benzodiazepine family?
What is the term used for medications that inhibit mucous secretions of the respiratory system and digestive tract?
What is the term used for medications that inhibit mucous secretions of the respiratory system and digestive tract?
Which category of medication is administered preoperatively to reduce pain and decrease anesthesia needed during surgery?
Which category of medication is administered preoperatively to reduce pain and decrease anesthesia needed during surgery?
'Anti-cholinergics' are primarily used for what effect preoperatively?
'Anti-cholinergics' are primarily used for what effect preoperatively?
What medication is given to reduce nausea and minimize postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) risk?
What medication is given to reduce nausea and minimize postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) risk?
Why is gum chewing not allowed preoperatively?
Why is gum chewing not allowed preoperatively?
What is the primary effect of administering anticholinergics preoperatively?
What is the primary effect of administering anticholinergics preoperatively?
Which medication is commonly used as an antiemetic preoperatively?
Which medication is commonly used as an antiemetic preoperatively?
What is the main purpose of administering an opioid analgesic preoperatively?
What is the main purpose of administering an opioid analgesic preoperatively?
What effect does Glycopyrrolate (Robinul) have on the body when administered preoperatively?
What effect does Glycopyrrolate (Robinul) have on the body when administered preoperatively?
What is the action of Metoclopramide (Reglan) when used as a preoperative medication?
What is the action of Metoclopramide (Reglan) when used as a preoperative medication?
What is the classification of Scopolamine, except for being an analgesic?
What is the classification of Scopolamine, except for being an analgesic?
Which drug is marketed under the trade name Pepcid?
Which drug is marketed under the trade name Pepcid?
What is the role of an anticholinergic drug?
What is the role of an anticholinergic drug?
Why might gum chewing not be allowed preoperatively for the patient who has been NPO?
Why might gum chewing not be allowed preoperatively for the patient who has been NPO?
Which healthcare professional conducts the preoperative assessment of the surgical patient?
Which healthcare professional conducts the preoperative assessment of the surgical patient?
What can cause gastroesophageal reflux?
What can cause gastroesophageal reflux?
Which medication is classified as an antiemetic?
Which medication is classified as an antiemetic?
What is the main purpose of a preoperative H2 blocker?
What is the main purpose of a preoperative H2 blocker?
Which antiemetic medication has an FDA Black Box warning?
Which antiemetic medication has an FDA Black Box warning?
What type of drug blocks parasympathetic nervous impulses?
What type of drug blocks parasympathetic nervous impulses?
Which drug may be administered preoperatively to neutralize the acidity of stomach contents?
Which drug may be administered preoperatively to neutralize the acidity of stomach contents?
What is the purpose of administering a preoperative H2 blocker?
What is the purpose of administering a preoperative H2 blocker?
Which condition is NOT emphasized in a preoperative assessment?
Which condition is NOT emphasized in a preoperative assessment?
Which agent blocks the production of gastric acid?
Which agent blocks the production of gastric acid?
What may cause gastroesophageal reflux according to the text?
What may cause gastroesophageal reflux according to the text?
Which medication is classified as an H2 blocker?
Which medication is classified as an H2 blocker?
What does sodium citrate metabolize into to neutralize gastric acid?
What does sodium citrate metabolize into to neutralize gastric acid?
What is the action of glycopyrrolate (Robinul) during surgery?
What is the action of glycopyrrolate (Robinul) during surgery?
Which medication is given postoperatively for severe pain?
Which medication is given postoperatively for severe pain?
What is a common side effect of metoclopramide (Reglan)?
What is a common side effect of metoclopramide (Reglan)?
