Why do we Premedicate?

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Which combination of drugs is commonly used in young cats undergoing neutering and spays?

Opioids and A2 agonists

Anticholinergic and neuropocint

Benzodiazepine and ketamine

Tripples and quads (correct)

What is the main purpose of premedication in anesthesia?

To induce anesthesia

To provide pain relief

To assist in recovery

To reduce anxiety (correct)

What is the conscious perception of a noxious stimulus known as?

Pain (correct)

Nociception

Premedication

Anesthesia

Which factor is NOT considered when deciding what premedication to use?

Patient's weight Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using an anticholinergic in premedication for a patient with BOAS undergoing respiratory tract surgery?

To reduce respiratory secretions Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is typically combined with alfaxalone for induction in a patient?

Opioid Signup and view all the answers

Why is agent sparing important in premedication?

To minimize the amount of anesthetic drugs needed Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the factors to consider when deciding what premedication to use?

Availability of the drug Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using an opioid in premedication?

To provide pain relief Signup and view all the answers

During general anesthesia, patients experience nociception but not pain because

the anesthesia completely blocks synaptic transmission from the spinal cord to the brain Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the pathway from the periphery to the central nervous system is activated during general anesthesia?

Patients may experience hyperanalgesia Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a goal of preemptive analgesia during the perioperative period?

To decrease the amount of drug used Signup and view all the answers

What is a multimodal analgesic approach?

Using multiple analgesic drugs simultaneously Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following drugs is commonly used as part of a multimodal analgesic approach?

Paracetamol Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the nervous system becomes sensitized during general anesthesia?

Patients may develop hyperalgesia Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the patient experiences chronic pain state after surgery?

Increased stress and reduced wound healing capability Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of providing drugs as part of the premed in veterinary patients?

To maintain the patient's physiology to be as close to normal as possible Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason for premedicating a patient prior to anesthesia?

To contribute to a balanced anesthesia Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of giving analgesia as part of the premedication?

To provide pain relief during and after surgery Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT considered when deciding what premedication to use?

Patient age Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of providing drugs as part of the premed in veterinary patients?

To provide analgesia Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of preemptive analgesia during the perioperative period?

To provide pain relief before the onset of pain Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the patient experiences a chronic pain state after surgery?

Delayed wound healing Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the factors to consider when deciding what premedication to use?

Patient's physical exam and health status Signup and view all the answers

During general anesthesia, patients experience nociception but not pain because

The anesthesia completely blocks synaptic transmission from the spinal cord to the brain Signup and view all the answers

Why is treating postoperative pain important?

To ensure patient comfort during the recovery period Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the nervous system becomes sensitized during general anesthesia?

The patient may experience hyperanalgesia Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of giving analgesia prior to surgery as part of premed?

To decrease acute pain after tissue injuries and pain as the patient recovers Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of providing drugs as part of the premed in veterinary patients?

To prevent postoperative pain and maintain the patient's physiology as close to normal as possible Signup and view all the answers

What is a multimodal analgesic approach?

Using 2 or more analgesic effects or procedures to manage analgesia Signup and view all the answers

Why is agent sparing important in premedication?

To reduce the amount of drugs used Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the patient experiences chronic pain state after surgery?

Increased stress or physiological stress, prolonged wound healing, and decreased patient recovery Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the pathway from the periphery to the central nervous system is activated during general anesthesia?

The patient may continue to experience pain on recovery Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason for premedicating veterinary patients?

To contribute to an anaesthetic Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the factors to consider when deciding what premedication to use?

Patient's temperament Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is commonly used as an anticholinergic in veterinary patients undergoing respiratory tract surgery?

Acepromazine Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of giving analgesia prior to surgery as part of premed?

To provide pain relief Signup and view all the answers

What is the conscious perception of a noxious stimulus called?

Pain Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a goal of preemptive analgesia during the perioperative period?

Maintain patient's physiology to be as close to normal as possible Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT commonly used as part of a multimodal analgesic approach?

Benzodiazapenes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using an anticholinergic in premedication for a patient with BOAS undergoing respiratory tract surgery?

To reduce respiratory secretions and prevent airway obstruction Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the patient experiences chronic pain state after surgery?

Increased stress and reduced wound healing capability Signup and view all the answers

Why is agent sparing important in premedication?

To reduce the amount of drugs used Signup and view all the answers

Why do we Premedicate?

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Questions and Answers

Which combination of drugs is commonly used in young cats undergoing neutering and spays?

What is the main purpose of premedication in anesthesia?

What is the conscious perception of a noxious stimulus known as?

Which factor is NOT considered when deciding what premedication to use?

What is the purpose of using an anticholinergic in premedication for a patient with BOAS undergoing respiratory tract surgery?

Which drug is typically combined with alfaxalone for induction in a patient?

Why is agent sparing important in premedication?

What is one of the factors to consider when deciding what premedication to use?

What is the purpose of using an opioid in premedication?

During general anesthesia, patients experience nociception but not pain because

What can happen if the pathway from the periphery to the central nervous system is activated during general anesthesia?

What is NOT a goal of preemptive analgesia during the perioperative period?

What is a multimodal analgesic approach?

Which of the following drugs is commonly used as part of a multimodal analgesic approach?

What can happen if the nervous system becomes sensitized during general anesthesia?

What can happen if the patient experiences chronic pain state after surgery?

What is the main aim of providing drugs as part of the premed in veterinary patients?

Which of the following is NOT a reason for premedicating a patient prior to anesthesia?

What is the purpose of giving analgesia as part of the premedication?

Which factor is NOT considered when deciding what premedication to use?

What is the aim of providing drugs as part of the premed in veterinary patients?

What is the goal of preemptive analgesia during the perioperative period?

What can happen if the patient experiences a chronic pain state after surgery?

What is one of the factors to consider when deciding what premedication to use?

During general anesthesia, patients experience nociception but not pain because

Why is treating postoperative pain important?

What can happen if the nervous system becomes sensitized during general anesthesia?

What is the purpose of giving analgesia prior to surgery as part of premed?

What is the aim of providing drugs as part of the premed in veterinary patients?

What is a multimodal analgesic approach?

Why is agent sparing important in premedication?

What can happen if the patient experiences chronic pain state after surgery?

What can happen if the pathway from the periphery to the central nervous system is activated during general anesthesia?

Which of the following is NOT a reason for premedicating veterinary patients?

What is one of the factors to consider when deciding what premedication to use?

Which drug is commonly used as an anticholinergic in veterinary patients undergoing respiratory tract surgery?

What is the purpose of giving analgesia prior to surgery as part of premed?

What is the conscious perception of a noxious stimulus called?

Which of the following is NOT a goal of preemptive analgesia during the perioperative period?

Which of the following is NOT commonly used as part of a multimodal analgesic approach?

What is the purpose of using an anticholinergic in premedication for a patient with BOAS undergoing respiratory tract surgery?

What can happen if the patient experiences chronic pain state after surgery?

Why is agent sparing important in premedication?

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