Preoperative Premedication Medications

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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?

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?

Antihistamines

Antacids like ranitidine

Benzodiazepines

Antiemetics like ondansetron (correct)

What is the main function of anticoagulants in preoperative preparation?

To reduce the risk of bleeding during the procedure Signup and view all the answers

Which medications may be used to reduce the risk of gastric reflux or aspiration during surgery?

Antacids like ranitidine Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using antihistamines in preoperative premedication?

To prevent allergic reactions to anesthesia Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of using midazolam over diazepam for preoperative medication and sedation?

Retrograde amnesia Signup and view all the answers

Why is meperidine often combined with promethazine during preoperative preparation?

To reduce tachycardia Signup and view all the answers

When should antibiotics be administered in relation to an incision during preoperative preparation?

1 hour prior to the incision Signup and view all the answers

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?

Beta-blockers Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using steroids in preoperative preparation?

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

What is the goal of general anesthesia in surgical procedures?

Achieving a state of deep unconsciousness without pain perception Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of preoperative premedication?

Relieve anxiety and provide sedation Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances might a psychologist be included in the preoperative conversation?

Especially in children Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that might influence the choice of premedication and medication doses?

Previous experience and adverse effects Signup and view all the answers

When can pharmacological agents for preoperative premedication be administered intramuscularly or intravenously?

Two hours before surgery Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential effect of preoperative premedication?

Increase in gastric secretions Signup and view all the answers

What role does the anesthesiologist play in psychological preparation?

Explaining anticipated events to reduce patient anxiety Signup and view all the answers

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