Preoperative Premedication Medications Quiz

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What is the main reason why midazolam has replaced diazepam for preoperative medication and sedation?

Slower recovery compared to diazepam
Long duration of action
Causes irritation and phlebitis
Rapid metabolism and retrograde amnesia (correct)

Which drug is often combined with Promethazine in premedication?

Insulin
Vancomycin
Meperidine (correct)
Morphine

Why should antibiotics be administered before cuff inflation if a bandage is indicated?

To maintain blood pressure
To prevent infection (correct)
To reduce pain after surgery
To extend the neuromuscular blocking effects of muscle relaxants

What is the goal of administering beta-blockers to patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease as part of premedication?

Achieve a heart rate near 50 to 70 beats per minute (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why are steroids used in premedication according to the text?

To manage hypoadrenocorticism or chronic therapy (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement regarding the administration of general anesthesia is true?

It induces a state of deep unconsciousness (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of preoperative premedication?

Decrease patient's anxiety (B) Signup and view all the answers

When might a psychologist be included in the conversation during preoperative preparation?

Especially in children (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential factor that influences the choice of premedication and medication doses?

Previous experience with anesthesia (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what ways can pharmacological agents be administered for preoperative premedication?

Intramuscularly, intravenously, or per-orally (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a desired effect of preoperative premedication?

Increase in anesthesia requirements (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does preoperative premedication aim to achieve regarding the patient's anxiety?

Reduce anxiety levels (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using anxiolytics for preoperative premedication?

To reduce anxiety and improve patient comfort (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which medication can be used for rapid preoperative analgesia?

Fentanyl (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of anti-emetics in preoperative premedication?

To prevent nausea and vomiting during and after surgery (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why might antacids be used in preoperative medication?

To reduce the risk of gastric reflux or aspiration during surgery (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what situations might lorazepam be less useful according to the text?

For patients with short surgical procedures (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of anticoagulants in preoperative preparation?

To reduce the risk of bleeding during surgery (B) Signup and view all the answers