Basic Anesthesia Knowledge
The gas also known as “laughing gas,” used as one of the first anesthetics.
Nitrous oxide
This class of drugs, including fentanyl and morphine, is commonly used during and after surgery for pain relief.
Opioids
Which vital signs are closely monitored during anesthesia?
Heart rate & Blood pressure
A drop in blood pressure during anesthesia is commonly referred to as this.
Hypotension
Used for rapid sequence intubation, especially in patients with hemodynamic instability.
Ketamine
A common drug used to help patients fall asleep quickly during surgery.
Propofol
This type of medication, originally developed for seizures, is now widely used in managing neuropathic pain.
gabapentinoids (gabapentin or pregabalin)
What is a common side effect of anesthesia after waking up?
Nausea
Patients with this condition may wake up during surgery and recall events, often due to inadequate anesthesia.
Anesthesia awareness
Which local anesthetic is avoided in obstetric anesthesia due to its high cardiotoxicity?
Bupivacaine
Maneuver lifts the tongue off the posterior pharynx to improve airway patency during anesthesia.
Jaw thrust
This type of pain is caused by damage to tissues other than the nervous system and is often described as dull or aching.
nociceptive pain
What effect can general anesthesia have on blood pressure?
It can decrease blood pressure
This respiratory complication can occur when stomach contents enter the lungs during anesthesia.
Aspiration pneumonitis
Name a local anesthetic that is safe for use in patients with a history of allergic reactions to amide anesthetics.
Procaine (Novocain)
What is the antidote for opioid overdose?
Naloxone
This advanced regional anesthesia technique involves injecting local anesthetic into the fascial plane between the transverse abdominis and internal oblique muscles.
the transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block
General anesthetics work by enhancing the activity of this inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
This rare but serious nerve injury can occur due to prolonged positioning during surgery.
Peripheral neuropathy
Which benzodiazepine is commonly used to relax and sedate patients before surgery
Midazolam
A rare but serious reaction to certain anesthesia causing very high body temperature.
Malignant hyperthermia
This type of anesthesia uses a single injection to block pain in a limb or a specific area for a few hours.
Peripheral nerve block
This part of the brain is primarily affected by general anesthetics, leading to loss of consciousness.
The cerebral cortex.
An allergic reaction to medications or latex during anesthesia is known as this.
Anaphylaxis
A drug that helps wake up muscles after surgery by reversing muscle relaxants.
Neostigmine