Definitions of Terms
This enhances the effect of another substance by binding to the specific receptor site in the body and producing an alteration in biological function. 1 bonus point to whoever can give an example of this.
What is an agonist.
BONUS: synergists or additives
The pulse is assessed by palpating this artery.
These are the 5 phases of general anesthesia.
What is induction, maintenance, emergence, and recovery.
Drugs are derives from these 5 primary sources. Name one. 1 bonus point to the first person who can name all 5.
What is/are plants, animals, minerals, laboratory synthesis, biotechnology.
Types of medication orders.
What are PRN, standing, written and STAT.
A list of circumstances or medical conditions for which the medication should not be used, depending of the medication and how it is metabolized in the body
When BP is assessed manually, the HCP uses a cuff with a manual inflation device, sphygmomanometer, and stethoscope to listen for these sounds. 1 bonus point to the first person who state what artery the stethoscope is placed over.
What are Korotkoff's sounds. Bonus: brachial artery.
This is a clear, colorless gas with a subtle fruity odor and is the only true gas still in use. It interacts with the cellular membrane of the CNS to produce analgesia with some amnesia.
What is nitrous oxide.
This organ is responsible for the filtration of medications from the blood and elimination of medications and metabolites as part of urine formation and excretion.
What are the kidneys.
The use of this is advocated in the healthcare setting to avoid confusion between medications with similar sounding trade names, such as oxytocin (Pitocin) and vasopressin (Pitressin).
What is the generic name.
1. ____ is the metabolic processing of a drug within the body.
2. ____ is the study of the interaction of drug molecules with the target cells of living tissue.
1 bonus point to whoever can name one the processes of #1.
1. What is pharmacokinetics
2. What is pharmacodynamics.
BONUS: absorption, distribution, biotransformation, and excretion.
This monitor assists anesthesia providers in monitoring the patient’s level of anesthesia during the surgical intervention
What is the bispectral index monitor (BIS monitor)
This is the most used dissociative agent and it is administered either IM or IV. It produces a rapid induction of the dissociated and amnesic state
What is Ketamine HCl
Name and briefly describe the 3 drug administration routes.
This is defined as inhaling a foreign fluid or solids into the lungs, of secretions or gastric contents may occur in patients where there is inadequate time for gastric emptying, such as trauma patients with a full stomach.
1 point bonus to the first person to say during which phases this a greater risk.
An undesirable and potentially harmful effect of a medication that can lead to organ damage or failure.
What is an adverse effect.
This is used to modify the curve of an ET tube or support (stiffen) an ET tube during placement.
What is a stylet or bougie.
Fentanyl citrate is the generic name for this analgesics.
What is Sublimaze.
Heroin, LSD, certain opiates and opium derivatives are examples of this class of controlled substances.
For medications in a powdered form that needs to be reconstituted into a liquid form for administration, this is commonly used to do so.
What is injectable 0.9% sodium chloride.
This breathing pattern is described as fast, deep breaths for a period, followed by 20-60 seconds of apnea.
What are Cheyen-stokes.
This is a device with an inflated cuff placed into the laryngopharynx through the mouth to form a low-pressure seal around the laryngeal inlet, while providing minimal stimulation to the airway.
What is the laryngeal mask airway (LMA).
This topical agent is used by peripheral vascular and neurosurgeons to dilate blood vessels intraoperatively.
What is papaverine HCl.
In this category, there is no evidence of fetal risk in animal trials. However, there are no adequate studies in pregnant women.
What is category B.
What are: patient, drug, dose, route of administration, time/frequency, and documentation.