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| Food and Drug Administration |
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| List the four general purposes of drugs |
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| List the three forms of drugs |
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| List the four sources of drugs |
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(Y or N, Names that a drug may have)
Symbol (R) is used behind the name |
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(Y or N, Names that a drug may have)
Exact chemical formula of the drug |
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(Y or N, Names that a drug may have)
Common name assigned to the drug when it is ready to be marketed |
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(Y or N, Common sources of information on drugs)
Modern Drug Usage |
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(Y or N, Common sources of information on drugs)
United States Pharmacopeia/Dispensing Information (USP/DI) |
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(Y or N, Common sources of information on drugs)
Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary |
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(Y or N, Common sources of information on drugs)
Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) |
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(Y or N, Common sources of information on drugs)
Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary |
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(Y or N, Common sources of information on drugs)
American Hospital Formulary Service Drug Information |
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| (T or F, Characteristics of anticoagulants)Are used to clot the blood |
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(T or F, Characteristics of anticoagulants)
Are never used during cardiovascular procedures |
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(T or F, Characteristics of anticoagulants)
Prevent clot formation around vessels when used as an irrigating solution in the surgical wound |
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(T or F, Characteristics of anticoagulants)
Anticoagulants cannot be given intravenously |
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(T or F, Characteristics of anticoagulants)
The most common anticoagulant used is heparin sodium |
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(T or F, Characteristics of anticoagulants)
Heparin comes in only one concentration |
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(T or F, Characteristics of anticoagulants)
The principal post-op complication of anticoagulant therapy is spontaneous bleeding |
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(T or F, Characteristics of anticoagulants)
The antagonist for heparin is Narcan |
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| (Characteristics of Hemostatic Agents)Are used to (delay, promote) blood coagulation when there is excessive bleeding and when standard methods of hemostasis are not effective |
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(Characteristics of Hemostatic Agents)
(Vitamin K, Thrombin) is administered systemically as an hemostatic agent |
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(Characteristics of Hemostatic Agents)
Thrombin is (always, never) injected. |
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| Never (only used for topical application) |
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(Characteristics of Hemostatic Agents)
(Thrombin, Avitene) is a dry powder which is dissolved in sterile saline solution and may be used in conjunction with other topical hemostatic agents to control surgical bleeding. |
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(Characteristics of Hemostatic Agents)
(Gelfoam, Thrombin) is an absorbable gelatin sponge available in different sizes |
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(Characteristics of Hemostatic Agents)
(Avitene, Gelfoam)is a microfibrillar collagen hemostat which should be applied with dry smooth forceps. |
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| Avitene (discard any unused portion) |
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(Characteristics of Hemostatic Agents)
(Surgicel, Oxycel) is available in two forms - cotton and gauze. |
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(Characteristics of Hemostatic Agents)
(Phenol, Helistat) may be used to cauterize tissue, but must be neutralized with alcohol immediately. |
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(T or F, Antibiotics/anti-infectives)
Are used to relieve pain |
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| False, Are used to destroy pathogenic microorganisms |
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(T or F, Antibiotics/anti-infectives)
May be used as an irrigating solution or given intravenously |
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(T or F, Antibiotics/anti-infectives)
Are available only in liquid form |
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| False, Are available forms. |
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(T or F, Antibiotics/anti-infectives)
Topical anti-infective products (such as Neosporin and Sterispray) are available which can be used in surgery to protect the wound later after it is sutured. |
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(T or F, Antibiotics/anti-infectives)
Penicillin G potassium is indicated for mild local infections |
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| False, Penicillin G potassium is indicated for moderate to severe systemic infections |
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(T or F, Antibiotics/anti-infectives)
Bactracin powder should be dissolved in saline solution and kept in the refrigerator. It is used topically as an irrigating solution; never injected. |
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(T or F, Antibiotics/anti-infectives)
Bacitracin ointment is designed to be placed directly in the wound and does not need to be refrigerated. |
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(T or F, Antibiotics/anti-infectives)
Kanamycin sulfate (Kantrex) is indicated for serious infections caused by Escherichia coli and organisms resistant to other antibiotics |
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(T or F, Antibiotics/anti-infectives)
Polymyxin B sulfate (Aerosporin) is used topically. |
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| (Narcotic Analgesics)Are primarily used to (produce sleep, relieve pain) |
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(Narcotic Analgesics)
Are capable of causing dependence with (regular, irregular) use |
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(Narcotic Analgesics)
(Are, are not) capable of producing adverse side effects. |
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(Narcotic Analgesics)
Morphine sulfate is a very potent, (addictive, non-addictive) opiate. |
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(Narcotic Analgesics)
Meperidine hydrochloride is a synthetic substitute for morphine sulfate and (does, does not) depress respirations. |
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(Narcotic Analgesics)
Fentanyl citrate, (Sublimaze, Epifrin) is used as an adjunct to general anesthesia. |
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| sublimaze, used on short surgical procedures |
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(Narcotic Analgesics)
Sufenta is a (narcotic, non-narcotic) analgesic used to maintain a balanced general anesthesia. |
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(Narcotic Analgesics)
Toradol is a nonsteroid antiflammatory drug used for (long-term, short-term) pain relief. |
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| short term, toradol is also known as loradol |
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(Narcotic Analgesics)
Cocaine (must, must never) be injected because of its (high, low) toxicity. |
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| must never, high,. in this lecture cocaine is not a narcotic. |
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(Narcotic Analgesics)
In many hospitals, only the (surgical technologist, registered nurse) may obtain narcotics from the narcotic cabinet |
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(Narcotic Analgesics)
According to federal laws, narcotic medications must be kept in (an unlocked, a locked) cabinet. |
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(Narcotic Analgesics)
Narcotic antagonists such as Lorfan and (protamine sulfate, Narcan) should be on hand to reverse the depressant effects of narcotics if needed. |
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| (T or F, Diuretics)Draw fluid away from tissues and into the urinary system. |
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(T or F, Diuretics)
In surgery, diuretics are commonly used to increase intaocular or intracranial pressure. |
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| False, In surgery, diuretics are commonly used to reduce intraocular or intracranial pressure |
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(T or F, Diuretics)
Diuretics commonly used in surgery include mannitol (Osmitrol) and furosemide (Lasix) |
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| (T or F, Steroids)Are commonly used in surgery to protect the patient from radiation |
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| False, Are commonly used in surgery to reduce tissue inflammations |
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(T or F, Steroids)
Steroids are particularly useful in pediatric surgery |
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| False, Steroids are particularly useful in Cardiovascular/Opthalmic/Plastic surgery. |
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(T or F, Steroids)
Common steroids include Celestone, Hexadrol, Solu-Cortef. |
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| True, Betamethazone, Dexamethazone, Hydrocortison, SALU-MEDROL |
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(Oxytocics)
Are used to _____ |
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| Contraction of the uterus |
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(Oxytocics)
Are used in obstetrics to induce _____ |
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(Oxytocics)
Are used in surgery to expel uterine contents after a _____ |
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(Oxytocics)
A commonly used oxytocic is _____ |
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| Oxytocin, Pitocin, Cyntosinon, Utercon, Methegin |
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(Contrast Media)
Are (radioactive, radiopaque) dyes used to outline various structures through x-ray |
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(Contrast Media)
Commonly used in biliary surgery to determine the presence of stones, which appear as (dark, light) spots against the white contrast media. |
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(Contrast Media)
Commonly used in cardiovascular and gastrointestinal surgery to identify (enlargements, strictures) |
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(Contrast Media)
Meglumine diatrizoate (Cardiografin) is used for radiography of the (brain, heart) and major blood vessels. |
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(Contrast Media)
Iodipamide (Cholografin) is used for radiography of the (biliary, cardiovascular) system |
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(Contrast Media)
Diatrizoate sodium (Renografin) is used for the radiography of the biliary tract, (adrenal, kidney), and other internal structures. |
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(Contrast Media)
Diatrizoate Meglumine (Cystografin) is used for radiography of the (biliary, urinary) tract. |
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(Contrast Media)
Iohexol (Omnipaque) is used for radiography of the (female, pediatric) reproductive system. |
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(Contrast Media)
(Hypaque, Hyskon) is used to distend the uterine cavity during a hyteroscopy. |
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| Used as a stain for marking skin |
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| stain for skin, never injected |
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| colored solution for tracking fissures, fistulas, and determining the patency structures |
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| used to stain cervical tissue |
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| used as a stain for the skin for marking purposes and also for urinary diagnostic procedures, may also be used to determine patency of fallopian tubes |
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| (Intravenous Solutions, Blood Replacements, Blood Substitutes)Patients scheduled to receive a general anesthetic will have an intravenous solution started (when they go to recovery, when they come to the OR) |
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(Intravenous Solutions, Blood Replacements, Blood Substitutes)
The intravenous route allows the surgical team (particularly the anesthesiologist) a convenient and efficientmethod for administering drugs and (oxygen, anesthetic agents) |
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(Intravenous Solutions, Blood Replacements, Blood Substitutes)
(Normal saline solution, Dextrose solution) is the most common intravenous solution used to restore blood volume and compensate for fluid loss |
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(Intravenous Solutions, Blood Replacements, Blood Substitutes)
Dextrose solution is used for those patients requiring an easily metabolized source of (protein, calories) |
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(Intravenous Solutions, Blood Replacements, Blood Substitutes)
(Langer's, Lactated Ringer's) solution is a physiologic salt solution that may be used to replenish the patient's supply of electrolytes (sodium, calcium, and potassium), to improve circulation, or to stimulate renal activity. |
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(Intravenous Solutions, Blood Replacements, Blood Substitutes)
Blood replacements and substitutes are (commonly, rarely) given intravenously for patients having a significant blood loss. |
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(Intravenous Solutions, Blood Replacements, Blood Substitutes)
Dextran is a blood (replacement, substitute) |
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| Aminophylline (Aminophyllin) |
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| A spasmolytic that is used to treat actue and chronic bronchial asthma, bronchospasm, pulmonary emphysema, cheyne-stokes respiration, and pulmonary edema |
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| a drug used to treat bardycardia and bradyarrhythmia, also given preoperatively to dry secretions. |
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| a muscle relaxant given for treatment of malignant hypothermia |
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| a drug that acts directly on the myocardium used to treat congestive heart failure, atrial tachycardia, and atrial fibrillation and flutter, used to slow the heart rate and to strengthen contraction |
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| Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl) |
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| a sedating antihistamine used with epinephrine to treat anaphylaxis |
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| an adrenergic used as a vasoconstrictor, as a cardia stimulant, and to relax bronchioles |
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| Lidocaine hydrochloride (Xylocaine) |
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| an antiarrhythmix used to treat ventricular arrhythmias or ventricular tachycardia; also used as a local anesthetic agent |
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| Norepinephrine injection (levophed) |
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| an adrenergic used to restore blood pressure in actue hypotensive states |
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| Vasodilator drug used to dilate small vessels for surgical procedures such as AV shunt or fistula or femoral-popliteal bypass |
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| an electrolyte that can cause cardiac irritability if a deficiency is present |
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| an alkalinizer used to treat metabolic acidosis, especially during cardiac arrest |
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(Abbreviations to Handling Meds)
Intramuscular |
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Solution |
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Mouth |
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Of each |
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As needed |
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Without |
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With |
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Intravenous |
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One-half |
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At once |
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| (T or F, Care and handling of meds)The surgical technologist often has to administer medications to the surgical patient |
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| False, the surgical technologist never administer medications to the surgical patient |
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(Care and handling of meds)
The surgical technologist is involved in preparing mixtures of drugs on the back table after proper cross-referencing with the circulator, and in obtaining certain medications for the surgeon intraoperatively |
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(Care and handling of meds)
Medications may be accepted from vials that are cracked or chipped |
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| False, medication may never be accepted from vials that are cracked or chipped |
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(Care and handling of meds)
Medications should never be accepted that appear discolored or suspicious |
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(Care and handling of meds)
Never use drugs if you are in doubt about the identification of the drug |
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(Care and handling of meds)
It is not necessary for the surgical technologist to read the medication label |
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| False, it is necessary for the surgical technologist to read the medication label |
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(Care and handling of meds)
Never use outdated medications. The composition and effect of the drug may be altered |
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(Care and handling of meds)
Never label medications on back table |
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| False, Label medications on the back table |
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(Care and handling of meds)
If medications are unlabeled and you are uncertain or have forgotten which basins contain which drugs, discard them all and request that new medications be distributed. |
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(Care and handling of meds)
It is the responsibility of the surgeon to make certain that the correct drug, correct amount, and correct strength is administered |
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| False, it is the responsibility of both the ST and Circulator to make certain that the correct drug, correct amount, and correct strength is administered |
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(Care and handling of meds)
Keep track of how much irrigation solution is used within the wound so that blood loss can be determined. |
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| Which member of the surgical team decides if medication will be needed for an operative procedure? A. Circulator, B. Surgical Technologist, C. Surgeon |
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| Which member of the surgical team is responsible for labeling the medication once it has been distributed to the sterile field? A. Circulator, B. Surgical Technologist, C. Surgeon |
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| Which member of the surgical team is responsible for informing the surgeon of all medications and mixtures as the drug is passed introperatively? A. Anesthesiologist, B. Circulator, C. Surgical Technologist. |
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(Ideal Anesthetic Agent)
For the _____, the ideal agent is rapid-acting, easily reversed, and provides analgesia extending into postoperative period. |
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(Ideal Anesthetic Agent)
For the _____, the ideal anesthetic agent produces good muscular relaxation and minimum side effects. |
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(Ideal Anesthetic Agent)
For the _____, the ideal anesthetic agent has a wide margin of safety, leaves the body unaltered, is potent, allows a high percentage of oxygen to be used, and has a low level of toxicity. |
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| (Preanesthetic Preparation)Preoperative anesthesia assessment should be made by the _____ representative before the scheduled surgery. |
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(Preoperative Visit)
Explain the effects of the _____ |
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(Preoperative Visit)
Inform the patient of possible _____ _____ and complications from the anesthesia. |
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(Preoperative Visit)
Allow the patient to _____ _____ concerning his/her anesthetic care to alleviate possible fears. |
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(Preoperative Visit)
Perform a brief history and physical on the patient especially noting any _____; history of liver, kidney, or heart disease, or endocrine disorders; and note the medications that the patient is currently taking. |
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(Preoperative Visit)
Evaluate the patient's _____ and _____ such as electrocardiogram and chest x-ray. |
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(Preoperative Visit)
May order ______ |
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(Preoperative Visit)
The surgical patient should ideally be _____ for 6-8 hours prior to the induction of anesthesia to prevent _____ and aspiration of gastric contents. |
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(Preoperative Visit)
Preoperative medications are usually given _____ (hours) before surgery. |
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(T or F Purpose of Pre-op Medications)
To increase preoperative anxiety |
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(T or F Purpose of Pre-op Medications)
To produce some amnesia |
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(T or F Purpose of Pre-op Medications)
To increase secretions in respiratory tract |
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(T or F Purpose of Pre-op Medications)
To raise the pain threshold. |
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(T or F Purpose of Pre-op Medications)
To assist in easier and smoother induction of anesthesia. |
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(T or F Purpose of Pre-op Medications)
To inhibit nausea and vomiting. |
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(Selection of Pre-Op Meds)
Selection is made by _____ |
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(Selection of Pre-Op Meds)
Dependent on patient's _____ and _____ |
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(Selection of Pre-Op Meds)
Also dependent on _____ |
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(Classifications of Pre-Meds)
Sedatives and tranquilizers (cause, do not cause) drowsiness. |
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(Classifications of Pre-Meds)
Sedatives and tranquilizers (counteract, do not counteract) pain |
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(Classifications of Pre-Meds)
Diazepam (Valium) and Midazolam (Versed) are given for their (antiemetic, sedative) effects. |
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(Classifications of Pre-Meds)
Promethazine (Phenegran), Hydroxyzine (Visitaril), and droperidol (Inaspine) are given for their (antiemetic, sedative) effects. |
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(Classifications of Pre-Meds)
Narcotic analgesics (reduce, do not reduce) the perception of pain. |
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(Classifications of Pre-Meds)
Narcotics raise the pain threshold and (decrease, increase) the amount of anesthesia needed during the operation. |
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(Classifications of Pre-Meds)
An example of synthetic opiate is (Secondal, Demeral, Morphine sulfate) |
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(Classifications of Pre-Meds)
(Demerol, Morphine sulfate) is more commonly used because it produces fewer undesirable side effects. |
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(Classifications of Pre-Meds)
Narcotics may cause nausea, vomiting, urinary retention, and depression of the (endocrine, respiratory) system. |
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(Classifications of Pre-Meds)
Narcotics (are, are not) capable of causing dependence with regular use and (are, are not) classified as controlled substances by the federal government. |
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(Classifications of Pre-Meds)
Anticholinergic drugs (decrease, increase, have little effect on) mucous secretions in the mouth, respiratory tract, and digestive tract. |
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(Classifications of Pre-Meds)
Anticholinergic drugs (decrease, increase, have little effect on) blood pressure. |
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(Classifications of Pre-Meds)
Anticholinergic drugs (decrease, increase, have little effect on) heart and respiratory rates. |
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Definition
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(Classifications of Pre-Meds)
Common anticholinergic drugs include atropine and (Sublimaze, Robinul) |
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(T or F, Anesthesia)
Involves the administration of potentially harmless drugs and gases. |
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(T or F, Anesthesia)
Most general anesthetic agents are flammable. |
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(T or F, Anesthesia)
Anesthesiologist provides skilled induction, careful maintenance of anesthesia during procedure, and prevents postoperative complications. |
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(Anesthesia)
Anesthesiologist evaluate the following when determining type of anesthetic to use. |
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(Anesthesia)
Maintenance of general anesthesia involves what? |
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(BA, G, L, MAC, R, S, Type of Anesthetics)
Anesthesiologist monitors patient vital signs and may supplement the local anesthesia with intravenous drugs that provide sedation and systemic analgesia |
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(BA, G, L, MAC, R, S, Type of Anesthetics)
Permeates the entire body and affects all of its functions |
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(BA, G, L, MAC, R, S, Type of Anesthetics)
Results in loss of consciousness and blockage of the pain-transmitting center of the brain. |
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(BA, G, L, MAC, R, S, Type of Anesthetics)
Anesthetic agent is injected in the spinal canal. |
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(BA, G, L, MAC, R, S, Type of Anesthetics)
Properties are produced by combining inhalation anesthetic agents with intravenous drugs. |
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(BA, G, L, MAC, R, S, Type of Anesthetics)
Pain is controlled by infiltrating the surgical site with local anesthetic. |
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(BA, G, L, MAC, R, S, Type of Anesthetics)
Pain sensation is blocked at a level below the diaphragm |
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(BA, G, L, MAC, R, S, Type of Anesthetics)
Patient remains conscious |
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(BA, G, L, MAC, R, S, Type of Anesthetics)
Pain control is obtained by anesthetizing the sensory nerves in one area of region of the body. |
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(BA, G, L, MAC, R, S, Type of Anesthetics)
Anesthesiologist is not involved in the care of the patient. A registered nurse monitors the patient's vital signs and administers sedative or analgesic drugs as ordered by the surgeon |
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Definition
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(BA, G, L, MAC, R, S, Type of Anesthetics)
Pain control is obtained by infiltrating the surgical site with a local anesthetic. |
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(BA, G, L, MAC, R, S, Type of Anesthetics)
Transported by the bloodstream |
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(General, Inhalation or Intravenous)
Is injected directly into the bloodstream |
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(General, Inhalation or Intravenous)
Involves breathing in anesthesia agents and oxygen which are absorbed into the bloodstream. |
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(General, Inhalation or Intravenous)
Is used for short surgical procedures or as an induction agent to be immediately followed by inhalation anesthesia |
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| List three inhalations anesthetic agents. |
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| List 2 intravenous anesthetic agents. |
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| List the 4 Phases of general anesthesia. |
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| List three agents used for local or regional anesthesia. |
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(Muscle Relaxant Drugs)
Muscle relaxant drugs are used because some anesthetic gases used during a procedure render the patient unconscious but (do, do not) produce adequate muscle relaxation. |
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(Muscle Relaxant Drugs)
Muscle relaxants are given in conjunction with the anesthetic gas to allow the degree of muscle (contraction, relaxation) the surgeon needs. |
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(Muscle Relaxant Drugs)
Muscle relaxants are administered intravenously in small dosages at various intervals (before, during) the surgical procedure. |
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(Muscle Relaxant Drugs)
Muscle relaxants interfere with passage of impulses from (motor, sensory) nerves to skeletal muscles. |
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(Muscle Relaxant Drugs)
using muscle relaxant drugs has (eliminated, initiated) the need for deep inhalation anesthesia to produce muscle relaxation. |
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(Muscle Relaxant Drugs)
The chief danger when using muscle relaxants is (circulatory, respiratory) depression. |
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(T or F, Muscle Relaxants/Depolarizing Agents)
No antagonist is available; the drug must be allowed to wear off by itself. |
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(T or F, Muscle Relaxants/Depolarizing Agents)
Act similarly to acetylcholine, but for a longer period of time. |
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(T or F, Muscle Relaxants/Depolarizing Agents)
Do not cause muscular fasciculations. |
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(T or F, Muscle Relaxants/Depolarizing Agents)
Cause persistent depolarization that produces fasciculations followed by flaccidity. |
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(T or F, Muscle Relaxants/Depolarizing Agents)
Common agents used include tubocurarine chloride, gallamine triethiodide, and pancuronium bromide (Pavulon) |
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(T or F, Muscle Relaxants/Depolarizing Agents)
Common agents used include succinylcholine chloride (Anectine) and decamethonium bromide (Syncurine) |
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(T or F, Muscle Relaxants/Depolarizing Agents)
Antagonist used is Neostigmine (Prostigmin) |
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(T or F, Muscle Relaxants/Depolarizing Agents)
Bind to cholinergic receptors to prevent the union of acetylcholine to the receptor. |
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| List four supplemental agents used in conjunction with oxygen to accomplish complete anesthesia. |
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| List two narcotic antagonist used intraoperatively |
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| List five possible complications of anesthesia. |
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(T or F, Malignant Hyperpyrexia-Malignant Hyperthermia)
Is a frequent, life-threatening complication most frequently seen in children and adolescents. |
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(T or F, Malignant Hyperpyrexia-Malignant Hyperthermia)
It may be triggered by drugs commonly used in anesthesia. |
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(T or F, Malignant Hyperpyrexia-Malignant Hyperthermia)
It is a contagious disease transmitted by direct contact. |
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(T or F, Malignant Hyperpyrexia-Malignant Hyperthermia)
Characteristics include generalized contracture of skeletal muscles, marked temperature elevation, tachycardia, metabolic acidosis, cardiac dysrhythmia, and hypoxia. |
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(T or F, Malignant Hyperpyrexia-Malignant Hyperthermia)
May occur during induction or maintenance of anesthesia. |
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(T or F, Malignant Hyperpyrexia-Malignant Hyperthermia)
Treatment is the immediate infusion of the drug Dantrolene Sodium |
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(T or F, Malignant Hyperpyrexia-Malignant Hyperthermia)
Relatives of persons with malignant hyperthermia should be evaluated and tested for presence of the disease. |
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(Cardiac Arrest, A, S, CN, or ST)
If the patient is hemorrhaging, keeps suction tubing and suction tips clear and functioning |
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(Cardiac Arrest, A, S, CN, or ST)
Usually directs the resuscitation efforts. |
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(Cardiac Arrest, A, S, CN, or ST)
Maintains clear airway by suctioning, intubation, or use of a face mask to administer 100% oxygen under intermittent positive pressure. |
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(Cardiac Arrest, A, S, CN, or ST)
Attempts closed chest compressions |
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(Cardiac Arrest, A, S, CN, or ST)
May perform open cardiac massage. |
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(Cardiac Arrest, A, S, CN, or ST)
Attends to the needs of the surgeon and sterile field. |
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(Cardiac Arrest, A, S, CN, or ST)
Has syringes of medications filled and ready to use. |
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(Cardiac Arrest, A, S, CN, or ST)
May do tracheostomy. |
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(Cardiac Arrest, A, S, CN, or ST)
Activates emergency assistance alarm. |
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(Cardiac Arrest, A, S, CN, or ST)
Obtains needed equipment such as defibrillator cart and medications. |
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(Cardiac Arrest, A, S, CN, or ST)
Maintains accuracy or sponge and needle count. |
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(Cardiac Arrest, A, S, CN, or ST)
If resuscitation measures are unsuccessful, follows hospital policy in regard to death protocol. |
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(Cardiac Arrest, A, S, CN, or ST)
Remains sterile and protects sterile field. |
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(Cardiac Arrest, A, S, CN, or ST)
Accounts for sponges, needles, and instruments. |
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| Anesthesia machine with gas delivery system. |
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| E.K.G. (Electrocardiogram) Monitor |
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| Discuss the care of the anesthetized patient. |
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