Pharmacology & Anesthesia

Question 1

A drug that interferes with the blood clotting mechanism is:

Answer 1

Heparin & Warfarin

Question 2

An mg is a measurement of:

Answer 2

Weight

Question 3

The solution used intravenously to replace plasma when plasma is not available is:

Answer 3

Dextran

Question 4

How many milliliters are in 1 oz.?

Answer 4

30
It is equal to 29.6 mL; thus, 30 mL

Question 5

One gram equals:

Answer 5

1,000 mg.

Question 6

A drug used to increase blood pressure is:

Answer 6

Epinephrine

Question 7

The action of an anticholinergic drug is to reduce:

Answer 7

SECRETIONS
Anticholinergics block secretions (ex: atropine or scopolamine)

Question 8

The total volume in a 30-cc syringe is:

Answer 8

1 oz.
(1 fl oz = 29.573 mL and 1 mL= 1 cc)

Question 9

Naloxone (Narcan) is an example of a:

Answer 9

Narcotic Antagonist

Question 10

Avitene is:

Answer 10

Hemostatic

Question 11

An absorbable gelatin hemostatic agent that is often soaked in thrombin or epinephrine solution is:

Answer 11

Gelfoam

Question 12

Each of the following agents must be applied using dry gloves or instruments EXCEPT:

Answer 12

Gelfoam
(can be used wet or dry)

Question 13

An anticoagulant given subcutaneously, intravenously, or as a flush is:

Answer 13

Heparin
(prolongs clotting time)

Question 14

A drug that decreases the tendency of blood to clot is:

Answer 14

Warfarin Sodium

Question 15

An antibiotic used intraoperatively is:

Answer 15

Gentamicin

Question 16

A topical antibiotic is:

Answer 16

Bacitracin

Question 17

Which item is used on cut edges of bone to seal off oozing of blood?

Answer 17

Bone Wax

Question 18

The most common diuretic is:

Answer 18

Lasix

Question 19

An osmotic diuretic agent used to decrease cerebral edema & intraocular edema is:

Answer 19

Mannitol

Question 20

A systemic agent used to control uterine hemorrhage is:

Answer 20

Pitocin (oxytocin)

Question 21

Steroids are used for:

Answer 21

Reduction of tissue inflammation & swelling

Question 22

Solu-Medrol is a/an:

Answer 22

Anti-inflammatory

Question 23

An artificial plasma-volume expander is:

Answer 23

Dextran

Question 24

An anticoagulant used in vascular surgery is:

Answer 24

Heparin

Question 25

Heparin effects are reversed by:

Answer 25

Protamine

Question 26

Normal saline is used for lap pad moistening & for intraperitoneal irrigation because it is:

Answer 26

Isotonic

Question 27

The last sensation to leave the patient during general anesthesia induction is:

Answer 27

Hearing

Question 28

A short-acting drug useful during intubation to produce paralysis & also to produce muscle relaxation is:

Answer 28

Succinylcholine (Anectine)

Question 29

Neuroleptanalgesia combines:

Answer 29

A tranquilizer & narcotic

Question 30

A sedative/tranquilizer used to reduce anxiety & apprehension of the preoperative patient is:

Answer 30

Valium

Question 31

An antimuscarinic:

Answer 31

Limits salivation

Question 32

Anesthesia given in a combination of several agents to obtain optimum results is called:

Answer 32

Balanced Anesthesia

Question 33

A bolus is:

Answer 33

A dose injected all at once, intravenously

Question 34

A drug used to soothe & relieve anxiety is a/an:

Answer 34

Sedative

Question 35

A Bier block provides:

Answer 35

Anesthesia to a distal portion of an extremity

Question 36

Which inhalation agent is used for short procedures requiring no muscle relaxation?

Answer 36

Nitrous oxide

Question 37

Halothane is also called:

Answer 37

Fluothane

Question 38

A method of anesthesia in which medication is injected into the subarachnoid space, affecting a portion of the spinal cord, is called a:

Answer 38

Spinal Block

Question 39

The indication for an epidural would be:

Answer 39

Anorectal, vaginal, perineal, & obstetric procedures

Question 40

Compazine is:

Answer 40

An Antiemetic (minimizes nausea & vomiting)

Question 41

Which technique can be employed to prevent pain during an operative procedure or to relive pain?

Answer 41

Nerve block

Question 42

The most widely used local anesthetic is:

Answer 42

Lidocaine

Question 43

Another name for adrenaline is:

Answer 43

Epinephrine

Question 44

A vasoconstrictor that, when added to a local anesthetic agent, extends its life is:

Answer 44

Epinephrine

Question 45

The purpose of an LMA (laryngeal mask airway) is:

Answer 45

To establish & maintain a patent airway

Question 46

Blood oxygenation can be monitored during surgery by means of a/an:

Answer 46

Pulse Oximeter

Question 47

A drug that could be used to reverse the effect of muscle relaxants is:

Answer 47

Prostigmin (Neostigmine)

Question 48

Arterial blood gases (ABGs) are commonly obtained by accessing the:

Answer 48

Radial Artery (arterial line or A-line)

Question 49

Which piece of equipment is of extreme importance when anesthesia induction begins?

Answer 49

Suction

Question 50

Tablets placed under the tongue for rapid absorption are called:

Answer 50

Sublingual

Question 51

Pharmacokinetics focuses on:

Answer 51

Process by which drugs move through the body

Question 52

Drug effects that occur predictably & may not cause a problem are:

Answer 52

Side effects

Question 53

The patented name of medication is also its:

Answer 53

Proprietary name

Question 54

A capnometer measures:

Answer 54

CO2 Concentration

Question 55

Contrast media for radiographic studies include:

Answer 55

Barium Sulfate Conray Isovue

Question 56

The acronym MAC stands for:

Answer 56

Monitored Anesthesia Care

Question 57

A drug that constricts pupil during ophthalmic surgery is:

Answer 57

Miochol

Question 58

During general anesthesia, exhaled CO2 is absorbed by:

Answer 58

Soda lime reservoir

Question 59

Cricoid pressure:

Answer 59

Occludes the esophagus