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What is the correct order of the pharmacokinetic processes, from first to last?
absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
The reason why a drug is prescribed is called a(n)
indication
The CST in the circulating role can help prevent patient aspiration during induction by
preforming Sellick's maneuver
MAC
monitored anesthesia care
Preinduction Phase
the patient is admitted to preoperative holding area
Drugs that fall into which category are always contraindicated during pregnancy?
Category X
An intrathecal injection is typically administered at which site?
lumbar spine
what drug is used to induce labor and control uterine hemorrhage
Pitocin
LMA
Laryngeal Mask Airway
Induction Phase
when medication is administered
Which is an example of an adverse effect?
liver damage
The term intraarterial means within a
artery
the anesthesiologist draws up the induction agent to prepare for the procedure, what is the agent most likely to be used?
Propofol
ETT
Endotracheal Tube
Maintenance Phase
begins as the patient's airway is established and secured and continues until the surgical procedure is completed
For which type of procedure would a physician prescribe aprotinin (Trasylol)
coronary artery bypass
This term describes the amount of drug that enters the circulatory system and is available to the target tissue cells.
bioavailability
During a MH crisis, the CST in the scrubbed role can assist with the treatment of the patient by
maintaining the sterile fiend and providing chilled saline lavage
ASA
American Society of Anesthesiologists
Which of the following measurement methods is used to determine end tidal volume of expired carbon dioxide?
capnography
Loss of memory during surgery is known as
amnesia
Subcutaneous insulin shots should be injected into the patient's
adipose tissue
The primary function of glucagon (GlucaGen) is to
raise the blood sugar level
Placement of an endotracheal tube is called
Intubation
Neuromuscular blocking agents produce muscle
paralysis
The final stage of excessive anesthesia is called
Medullary paralysis
Aspirin is typically not recommended for people with peptic ulcers. A peptic ulcer is an example of a(n)
contraindication for aspirin
Dr. Thompson ordered one milligram of medication per kilogram of body weight. The patient, Mary, weighs 75 kilograms. How many milligrams of medication should Mary receive?
75 mg
Fentanyl is an
Opioid
the process of waking the patient is called
Emergence