OMSA Exam Questions and
Answers | Study Guide
The target organ for anesthetic drugs is: - Answer-brain
Versed (midazolam) - Answer-Anxiolytics/Sedatives/Hypnotics-benzodiazepine
The function of narcotic is: - Answer-Analgesia or relief of pain
Agents that induce respiratory depression: - Answ...
Medication used for treatment of allergic reactions is: - Answer✔✔-Benadryl and Decadron
Regarding anaphylactic shock , two things to consider: - Answer✔✔-Drop in the blood pressure and
laryngeal edema
What is the Endocrine system? - Answer✔✔-The study of glands that secrete hormones that regulate the
body
normal blood glucose levels - Answer✔✔-70-110 mg/dL
where insulin is produced - Answer✔✔-beta cells of islets of Langerhans in pancreas
What is the function of glucose: - Answer✔✔-to release glucose from the cells into the bloodstream
What are the two types of diabetes - Answer✔✔-Type 1: Beta cells don't produce insulin at all and Type
2: Insulin bind to the cells, but the glucose gates don't open
What is the function of insulin: - Answer✔✔-To drive glucose into the cell (decrease blood glucose levels)
What is the danger of doing surgery on a patient who is adrenally suppressed: - Answer✔✔-They may
experience a drop in blood pressure and shock
What does the Thyroid gland do? - Answer✔✔-Produces hormones that control metabolism and growth
Treatment of an intra-arterial injection is: - Answer✔✔-10cc 1% Procaine
Treatment for phlebitis includes: - Answer✔✔-Pressure, moist heat and elevation
When inserting the catheter, which artery is at risk: - Answer✔✔-brachial artery
Less severe veinpuncture complications include: - Answer✔✔-Phlebitis and extravasation
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