18 Questions
What is the purpose of using anxiolytics as preoperative premedication?
To improve patient comfort and reduce anxiety
Why might lorazepam not be suitable for short surgical procedures?
It produces profound sedation with slow onset and long action
Which medication may be used to prevent nausea and vomiting during and after surgery?
Antiemetics like ondansetron
What is the main function of anticoagulants in preoperative preparation?
To reduce the risk of bleeding during the procedure
Which medications may be used to reduce the risk of gastric reflux or aspiration during surgery?
Antacids like ranitidine
What is the purpose of using antihistamines in preoperative premedication?
To prevent allergic reactions to anesthesia
What is a key advantage of using midazolam over diazepam for preoperative medication and sedation?
Retrograde amnesia
Why is meperidine often combined with promethazine during preoperative preparation?
To reduce tachycardia
When should antibiotics be administered in relation to an incision during preoperative preparation?
1 hour prior to the incision
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
What is the purpose of using steroids in preoperative preparation?
To manage hypoadrenocorticism or chronic therapy
What is the goal of general anesthesia in surgical procedures?
Achieving a state of deep unconsciousness without pain perception
What is the aim of preoperative premedication?
Relieve anxiety and provide sedation
Under what circumstances might a psychologist be included in the preoperative conversation?
Especially in children
What is a factor that might influence the choice of premedication and medication doses?
Previous experience and adverse effects
When can pharmacological agents for preoperative premedication be administered intramuscularly or intravenously?
Two hours before surgery
Which of the following is NOT a potential effect of preoperative premedication?
Increase in gastric secretions
What role does the anesthesiologist play in psychological preparation?
Explaining anticipated events to reduce patient anxiety
Explore the medications that may be used for preoperative premedication, including anxiolytics like benzodiazepines for reducing anxiety and improving patient comfort. Learn about opioids, scopolamine, and other options for patients in pain or undergoing cardiac surgery or malignancy.
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