Premedications in Anesthesia
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Enhance muscle relaxation during surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to the listed purposes of premedication, what other type of medication can be given preoperatively according to the text?

    <p>Erythropoietin for anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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