terminology

Question 1

anesthesia

Answer 1

unconsciousness produced by a controlled, reversible intoxication of the CNS

Question 2

Anesthetist

Answer 2

any person trained to administer anesthesia

Question 3

anesthesiology

Answer 3

study of anesthesia

Question 4

anesthesiologist

Answer 4

a veterinarian who specializes in anesthesia

Question 5

analgesia

Answer 5

relief of pain

Question 6

Autonomic nervous system

Answer 6

involuntary nervous system. sympathetic or parasympathetic

Question 7

anticholinergic

Answer 7

parasympathetic drugs block cholinergic receptors of PNS. not analgesic or anesthetic but used with it

Question 8

body composition

Answer 8

amount of body fat or muscle

Question 9

bradycardia

Answer 9

low heart rate

Question 10

circulation

Answer 10

movement of blood in regular course

Question 11

dissociogenics

Answer 11

overstimulate of CNS instead of depression. dissociated mind from body

Question 12

extubation

Answer 12

removal of endotracheal tube

Question 13

general anesthesia

Answer 13

state of unconsciousness produced by anesthetic agents. absence of pain over entire body

Question 14

hypertension

Answer 14

high blood pressure

Question 15

hyperthermia

Answer 15

high blood temperature

Question 16

hypotension

Answer 16

low blood pressure

Question 17

hypothermia

Answer 17

low blood temperature

Question 18

induction

Answer 18

production of unconsciousness or anesthesia by use of appropriate agents

Question 19

inhalant

Answer 19

absorbed through the lungs at alveolar level

Question 20

intubation

Answer 20

insertion of tube, as into the larynx

Question 21

local analgesics

Answer 21

analogs of cocaine. blocks transmission of impulses along nerve fiber. acts directly on a nerve to lose sensation and motor function

Question 22

maintenance

Answer 22

after induction, enter anesthetic depth adequately for surgical procedure

Question 23

MAC

Answer 23

deals with inhalants. measures potency comparing one agent to another

Question 24

narcotic

Answer 24

opiates. derived from opium plant.

Question 25

narcotic agonist antagonist

Answer 25

partial agonist. reverses narcotic sedation, and keeps pain relief

Question 26

narcotic antagonist

Answer 26

reversal of narcotic

Question 27

neuroleptanalgesia

Answer 27

combo of narcotic and tranquilizer. calming effect and pain relief

Question 28

PPV positive pressure ventilation

Answer 28

"sigh" an artificial means of ventilation.

Question 29

procedure

Answer 29

any surgical operation or diagnosis

Question 30

recovery

Answer 30

discontinuation of anesthesia administration and the time an animal can stand and walk without assistance.

Question 31

respiration

Answer 31

exchange of O2 and CO2 at alveolar level

Question 32

respiration minute volume

Answer 32

Total volume X number of breaths per minute

Question 33

saturation concentration

Answer 33

max concentration of vapor that can be reached at room temperature for a fluid in a closed container.

Question 34

sedation

Answer 34

a mild degree of CNS depression

Question 35

sedative

Answer 35

an agent that calms

Question 36

surgical anesthesia

Answer 36

degree of anesthesia where surgery may safely be performed. consists of stages and planes of GA

Question 37

tachycardia

Answer 37

rapid heart rate

Question 38

tidal volume

Answer 38

in and out of lungs in one breath. 10-15 ml/kg

Question 39

tranquilizer

Answer 39

sedative or neuroleptic. causes calming and decreased anxiety

Question 40

unconsciousness

Answer 40

inability to respond to stimulus

Question 41

ventilation

Answer 41

movement of gases in and out of alveoli, controlled by ventilizer

Question 42

volatile liquids

Answer 42

agents stored as liquids and administered as vapor with O2