3- Perioperative Management Flashcards
1
Q
What may occur if Clonidine is abruptly discontinued?
A
severe rebound hypertension
2
Q
At what dosage of prednisone is suppression of the hPA axis a concern for?
A
more than 7.5mg / day of prednisone for longer than 1 week prior to surgery
3
Q
If exogenous steroids are not given in a patient whose HPA axis may be suppressed, what is the consequence?
A
hypotension and cardiovascular collapse
4
Q
Von willebrand disease is ___
A
an abnormal bleeding disease- abnormal factor 8, prolonged bleeding time
5
Q
when should elective surgery be postponed after an MI?
A
6 months postponement
