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What is the purpose of using anxiolytics as preoperative premedication?
What is the purpose of using anxiolytics as preoperative premedication?
- To reduce the risk of gastric reflux
- To prevent allergic reactions
- To improve patient comfort and reduce anxiety (correct)
- To prevent nausea and vomiting
Why might lorazepam not be suitable for short surgical procedures?
Why might lorazepam not be suitable for short surgical procedures?
- It causes retrograde amnesia
- It reduces the risk of gastric reflux
- It is used for rapid preoperative analgesia
- It produces profound sedation with slow onset and long action (correct)
Which medication may be used to prevent nausea and vomiting during and after surgery?
Which medication may be used to prevent nausea and vomiting during and after surgery?
- Antihistamines
- Antacids like ranitidine
- Benzodiazepines
- Antiemetics like ondansetron (correct)
What is the main function of anticoagulants in preoperative preparation?
What is the main function of anticoagulants in preoperative preparation?
Which medications may be used to reduce the risk of gastric reflux or aspiration during surgery?
Which medications may be used to reduce the risk of gastric reflux or aspiration during surgery?
What is the purpose of using antihistamines in preoperative premedication?
What is the purpose of using antihistamines in preoperative premedication?
What is a key advantage of using midazolam over diazepam for preoperative medication and sedation?
What is a key advantage of using midazolam over diazepam for preoperative medication and sedation?
Why is meperidine often combined with promethazine during preoperative preparation?
Why is meperidine often combined with promethazine during preoperative preparation?
When should antibiotics be administered in relation to an incision during preoperative preparation?
When should antibiotics be administered in relation to an incision during preoperative preparation?
Which drug class is used for patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease to achieve specific heart rate and blood pressure goals during premedication?
Which drug class is used for patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease to achieve specific heart rate and blood pressure goals during premedication?
What is the purpose of using steroids in preoperative preparation?
What is the purpose of using steroids in preoperative preparation?
What is the goal of general anesthesia in surgical procedures?
What is the goal of general anesthesia in surgical procedures?
What is the aim of preoperative premedication?
What is the aim of preoperative premedication?
Under what circumstances might a psychologist be included in the preoperative conversation?
Under what circumstances might a psychologist be included in the preoperative conversation?
What is a factor that might influence the choice of premedication and medication doses?
What is a factor that might influence the choice of premedication and medication doses?
When can pharmacological agents for preoperative premedication be administered intramuscularly or intravenously?
When can pharmacological agents for preoperative premedication be administered intramuscularly or intravenously?
Which of the following is NOT a potential effect of preoperative premedication?
Which of the following is NOT a potential effect of preoperative premedication?
What role does the anesthesiologist play in psychological preparation?
What role does the anesthesiologist play in psychological preparation?
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