Pharmacology Quiz: Parasympathetic Nervous System and Pain Relief Drugs
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What type of drug is responsible for providing relief of pain without loss of consciousness?

  • Analgesic (correct)
  • Narcotic
  • Anticholinergic
  • Sedative

    • Who conducts the preoperative assessment of a surgical patient?

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Anesthesiologist assistant (AA)
  • Surgeon (correct)
  • Certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA)

    • Which neurotransmitter's action is blocked by anticholinergic drugs?

  • Acetylcholine (correct)
  • Endorphins
  • Serotonin
  • Dopamine

    • What is the main purpose of a preoperative assessment for a surgical patient?

    <p>Confirming the patient's surgical diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which professional does not typically perform a preoperative anesthesia evaluation?

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

    What distinguishes analgesics from narcotics?

    <p>Relief of pain without loss of consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a preoperative anesthesia evaluation?

    <p>To determine the optimal anesthetic plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classify the patient's status?

    <p>Physical status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of medication is typically given to relieve a patient's preoperative anxiety?

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

    Which medication is used to relieve pain and reduce the amount of anesthesia needed during surgery?

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

    What type of medication inhibits mucous secretions of the respiratory system and digestive tract?

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

    Which medication is administered preoperatively to reduce nausea and vomiting?

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

    What is the most common group of preoperative sedatives used?

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

    What drug does not belong to the benzodiazepine family?

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

    What does the ratio of medication in milligrams per kilogram of a patient's weight demonstrate?

    <p>$mg/kg$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of medication is generally given to relieve a patient's preoperative anxiety?

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

    Why is gum chewing not allowed preoperatively?

    <p>It increases gastric fluid volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of anticholinergics when administered preoperatively?

    <p>Vagolysis by blocking vagus nerve receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following drugs is classified as an opioid analgesic?

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

    What is the role of Meperidine (Demerol) in preoperative medication?

    <p>Opioid analgesic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What category of medication does Ranitidine (Zantac) belong to?

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

    Which drug is used primarily for preventing nausea and vomiting in preoperative care?

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

    Which drug belongs to the benzodiazepine family and has the generic name of diazepam?

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

    What is the trade name for midazolam, a drug from the benzodiazepine family?

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

    Which drug, part of the benzodiazepine family, is known as lorazepam?

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

    What subcategory do opiates belong to?

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

    Which drug is known as Astramorph in its trade name and is a natural opioid?

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

    What is Duramorph's trade name, a natural opioid commonly administered preoperatively?

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

    What is the classification of Metoclopramide (Reglan)?

    <p>Gastrokinetic agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is commonly used preoperatively as an antiemetic?

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

    What does Atropine, an anticholinergic, primarily decrease?

    <p>Mucous secretions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are analgesics administered preoperatively to trauma patients?

    <p>To relieve pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which benzodiazepine is commonly administered preoperatively?

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

    What is Scopolamine classified as, except?

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

    Which drug belongs to the proton-pump inhibitor category?

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

    Which antiemetic medication carries an FDA Black Box warning?

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

    What is the purpose of preoperative administration of sodium citrate (Bicitra)?

    <p>To neutralize gastric acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is commonly used to minimize the damage caused by aspiration of gastric contents during surgery?

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

    What condition may lead to gastroesophageal reflux?

    <p>Relaxation of lower esophageal sphincter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agent is an H2 blocker used preoperatively?

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

    What is the primary action of H2 blockers like ranitidine (Zantac) when given preoperatively?

    <p>Inhibit the production of gastric acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is not a focus during a preoperative assessment?

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

    What does sodium citrate metabolize into that helps neutralize gastric acid?

    <p><strong>Sodium bicarbonate</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of metoclopramide (Reglan) in the gastrointestinal system?

    <p><strong>Increase gastrointestinal motility</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Anesthesia and Medications

    • Anticholinergics:
      • Block parasympathetic nerve impulses
      • Examples: atropine, glycopyrrolate
      • Inhibit mucous secretions of the respiratory system and digestive tract
    • Analgesics:
      • Provide pain relief without loss of consciousness
      • Examples: opioids (morphine, meperidine)
    • Sedatives:
      • Relieve anxiety
      • Examples: benzodiazepines (diazepam, lorazepam, midazolam)

    Preoperative Assessment

    • Conducted by anesthesiologist, certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), or anesthesiologist assistant (AA)
    • Purposes:
      • Confirm surgical diagnosis
      • Assess other medical conditions
      • Determine patient's physical status

    American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Classification

    • Physical Status:
      • P1: normal healthy patient
      • P2: patient with mild systemic disease
      • P3: patient with severe systemic disease
      • P4: patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life
    • Gastric Acid Neutralization:
      • Sodium citrate with citric acid (Bicitra) neutralizes gastric acid
      • H2 blockers (famotidine, ranitidine) reduce gastric acid production

    Medications

    • Opioids:
      • Morphine (Astramorph, Duramorph) - natural opioid
      • Meperidine (Demerol) - synthetic opioid
    • Antiemetics:
      • Ondansetron (Zofran) - commonly used preoperatively
      • Metoclopramide (Reglan) - gastrokinetic agent, stimulates motility of upper GI tract
    • Anticholinergics:
      • Atropine - blocks vagal response to certain stimuli
      • Glycopyrrolate (Robinul) - inhibits mucous secretions of respiratory system and digestive tract

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