10 Questions
What is the primary purpose of administering sedatives before anesthesia induction?
Cause amnesia, especially in children
Which receptor blocker is used to decrease gastric acidity and protect against stress ulcers?
H2 receptor blocker
What is a common effect of administering antianxiety medications before anesthesia induction?
Causes amnesia, especially in children
Which of the following is a potential effect of chronic alcoholism on the use of analgesic drugs?
Tolerance development requiring increased drug doses
What is the impact of cigarette smoke on CoHb (carboxyhemoglobin) levels?
Increases CoHb levels up to 15% of Hb
Why is it advised for patients to stop smoking before surgery?
To decrease coronary vascular resistance and increase arterial O2 content
What is the main purpose of ASA physical status & fitness classifications in the context of preoperative evaluations?
To classify the patient's fitness for surgery and anesthesia
Why is obtaining informed consent considered mandatory before surgical procedures?
To inform the patient about the risks and benefits of the procedure
Which of the following preoperative investigations is NOT typically recommended as part of routine evaluations?
Special tests like echocardiogram
Why is preoperative fasting important before surgical procedures?
To prevent regurgitation and pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents
Test your knowledge on the risk factors associated with Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) including the impact of oral contraceptive pills, smoking, tachycardia, hypertension, and coronary spasm. Learn about how cigarette smoke affects arterial oxygen content and the importance of withdrawal to reduce CO levels.
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