Premed
Induction
Anesthesia Equipment & Airway Devices
Anesthesia
Mechanical Ventilation
100

Why is O2 supplied prior to induction?

prevent hypoxia, respiratory depression is side effect of injectable anesthetics. O2 helps prolong period til this happens

100

This induction agent is a gaba receptor agonist. It is contraindicated in greyhounds due to pronounced cardiac depression & long recoveries. 

thiopental 

100

What part of the anesthesia machine can be used to check systems for leaks and monitor pressure when doing mechanical/manual ventilation?

pressure gauge

100

What 2 components of the anesthesia machine are unique to rebreathing systems?

CO2 absorber and unidirectional valves

100

When ventilation is attached to a patient, what should the pressure not go above?

10-12 cm H2O

200

What drug are boxers sensitive to? Additionally, this drug causes a decrease in PCV due to splenic sequestration of RBCs. 

acepromazine

200

In what species should propofol not be used as CRI, and cannot have repeated doses?

cats

200

What is the formula to determine the size of a reservoir bag for a patient undergoing anesthesia?

4-6 x Tidal Volume (10-15 mL/kg)

200

What anesthetic agent is nephrotoxic in rats?

sevoflurane

200

What is the function of PEEP?

keep alveoli open so they dont collapse completely after expiration (prevents atelectasis)
300
What medication reverses only the cardiovascular effects of alpha-2 agonists?

vatinoxan

300

This induction agent is ideal for patients with low cardiac reserve & hypovolemia, but should be avoided in animals with adrenal insufficiency. 

etomidate
300

What valve, when closed, can lead to pressure buildup and barotrauma if attached to patient?

APL valve

300

What is the formula for FGF in non-rebreathing systems?

BONUS: What size patient uses non-rebreathing systems?

FGF = Minute Volume x Circuit Factor

MV = tidal volume * RR


BONUS: <7-10 kg

300

How do you perform manual positive pressure ventilation in SA?

1. close pop-off (APL) valve & squeeze reservoir bag 

2. squeeze bag for 1 second

3. ensure pressure doesnt go over 10-12 cm H2O

4. wtach chest inflation

5. open pop-off valve

400

This opioid can be used in animals as a cough suppressor.

butorphanol

400

What is an indication for the use of TIVA?

airway procedures

bronchoscopy

field procedures (horses, ruminants)

400

What endotracheal tube should be used when a patient needs to be positioned with its neck bent?

armored/reinforced ETT

400

What anesthetic agent causes rapid reversal in concentration gradient between gases in the lungs and alveolar circulation? It leads to potential hypoxia.

Nitrous oxide (N2O)

400

Which bellow system allows for easy detection of leaks or disconnection?

ascending/standing

500

Describe the biphasic hemodynamic effect of alpha-2 agonists.

Phase 1: peripheral vasoconstriction & hypertension with reflex bradycardia (~20 min)

Phase 2: BP returns to normal, bradycardia remains due to presynaptic CNS effects

500

What is MAC? 

BONUS: What is MAC for isoflurane in dogs?

MAC is minimum alveolar concentration, and it is the concentration that prevents nonreflexive movement in 50% of subjects exposed to stimuli. 

BONUS: 1.3 - 1.6

500

What tool can be utilized to check position of an ETT?

capnography

500

This plane block is used for a spay procedure. 

quadratus lumborum block (QLB)

500

What consequence does IPPV have on the cardiovascular system?

decrease venous return and preload leading to hypotension