The target organ for anaesthetic medicines is the brain.
Versed (midazolam) - ANSWER Anxiolytics, sedatives, and hypnotics
(benzodiazepine)
The function of a narcotic is: - Analgesia or pain alleviation.
Agents that cause respiratory depression: - ANSWER Opioids and
benzodiazepines
Dissociative anaesthetics: Ketamine
The eyelash reflex is a variation of the (blank) reaction: - Answer: Palpebral.
Children's heart rates and blood pressure are (blank) compared to adults. -
Answer higher or lower.
In what order should the following questions be asked throughout the patient's
recovery? - ANSWER: Do they still require airway assistance? What is their O2
saturation level in room air? Is the patient awake?
Surgery can be performed at the following stage of anaesthesia: - Answer three.
The air flow into and out of the lungs is known as _______. - Answer:
respiration (ventilation).
Endotracheal intubation is the most effective airway management method.
LMA - Answer: laryngeal mask airway.
Benadryl and Decadron are medications used to treat allergic reactions.
, Regarding anaphylactic shock, two things to consider: - ANSWER Drop in
blood pressure and laryngeal edema
What is the Endocrine System? - ANSWER The research into glands that
secrete hormones that regulate the body.
Normal blood glucose levels: 70-110 mg/dL.
The beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas are where insulin is
created.
What is the role of glucose? - ANSWER: release glucose from cells into the
bloodstream.
What are the two forms of diabetes? - Answer Type 1: Beta cells do not produce
insulin at all. Type 2: Insulin binds to the cells, but the glucose gates do not
open.
What is the role of insulin? - ANSWER To drive glucose into the cell (lower
blood glucose levels).
What are the dangers of performing surgery on a patient who is adrenally
suppressed? They may experience a decrease in blood pressure and shock.
What does the thyroid gland do? - ANSWER It produces hormones that regulate
metabolism and growth.
Treatment for an intra-arterial injection is: - ANSWER 10cc 1% procaine.
Treatment for phlebitis includes pressure, moist heat, and elevation.
When inserting the catheter, which artery is at risk? ANSWER: brachial artery.
Less serious veinpuncture complications include: ANSWER Phlebitis and
extravasation.
The inflammation of the vein is called: - ANSWER: Phlebitis.
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