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Which of the following is NOT a purpose of administering preoperative medications?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of administering preoperative medications?
- Facilitation of anesthesia induction
- Reduction of preoperative pain
- Potentiating the effects of anesthesia
- Lowering the dose of the anesthetic agent used (correct)
Which drug classification can cause electrolyte imbalance?
Which drug classification can cause electrolyte imbalance?
- Corticosteroids
- Antibiotics
- Phenothiazines
- Diuretics (correct)
What is the primary goal in withholding food before surgery?
What is the primary goal in withholding food before surgery?
- Distention
- Obstruction
- Aspiration (correct)
- Infection
What is one of the expected patient outcomes for relief of anxiety related to a surgical procedure?
What is one of the expected patient outcomes for relief of anxiety related to a surgical procedure?
What did Mr. Jek ask the student nurse about?
What did Mr. Jek ask the student nurse about?
Which of the following is NOT a potential effect of medication therapy before surgery?
Which of the following is NOT a potential effect of medication therapy before surgery?
What is the purpose of administering preoperative medications?
What is the purpose of administering preoperative medications?
Which drug classification can cause electrolyte imbalance before surgery?
Which drug classification can cause electrolyte imbalance before surgery?
What is the primary goal in withholding food before surgery?
What is the primary goal in withholding food before surgery?
Which of the following is NOT an expected patient outcome for relief of anxiety related to a surgical procedure?
Which of the following is NOT an expected patient outcome for relief of anxiety related to a surgical procedure?
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