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What is the purpose of premedication in the context of anesthesia?
What is the purpose of premedication in the context of anesthesia?
- Prevent allergic reactions during surgery
- Reduce anxiety, control pain, decrease risk of aspiration pneumonitis, lower incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (correct)
- Enhance muscle relaxation during surgery
- Induce anesthesia more quickly
Which of the following is considered a premedication according to the text?
Which of the following is considered a premedication according to the text?
- Antibiotics for postoperative infection prevention
- Painkillers administered after surgery
- Antidepressants for postoperative mood improvement
- Perioperative beta-blockade (correct)
What is the primary reason for administering anxiolytics as premedication?
What is the primary reason for administering anxiolytics as premedication?
- Reduce anxiety levels and stress hormone production (correct)
- Induce drowsiness before surgery
- Increase gastric secretions for better digestion
- Enhance memory of the surgical experience
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of premedication according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of premedication according to the text?
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In addition to the listed purposes of premedication, what other type of medication can be given preoperatively according to the text?
In addition to the listed purposes of premedication, what other type of medication can be given preoperatively according to the text?
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