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Study essential concepts in surgical pharmacology and anesthesia with this resource designed for surgical technology and perioperative care students. Review medication classifications, mechanisms of action, anesthetic agents, analgesics, sedatives, muscle relaxants, drug interactions, adverse effects, and medication safety. Explore the role of pharmacology in preoperative preparation, intraoperative management, and postoperative recovery. This material can help reinforce key terminology, improve understanding of anesthesia-related medications, and identify topics that require additional revision. Use it alongside course notes, textbooks, instructor guidance, and relevant certification exam outlines to strengthen your knowledge and prepare for surgical technology, pharmacology, or anesthesia-related assessments.

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Surgical Pharmacology and
Anesthesia Exam Prep A+
Grade 2026/2027

,Epidural block The medication is injected into the space above the dura. Anesthesia produced by
injection of a local anesthetic into the peridural space of the spinal cord. . An
Epidural block is a common type of anesthesia used for labor and delivery.




Classification Drug for Codeine Class III drugs indicate a lesser potential for abuse, and they are currently approved
for medical use.




Organ primarily responsible for the metabolization of a The liver is responsible for the metabolization/biotransformation of drugs. The
drug intestinal mucosa, lungs, kidneys, and blood plasma may also assist the liver with
metabolization of the drug.




The relaxation phase of the heartbeat Diastole is the relaxation phase of the heartbeat. During the relaxation phase the
heart muscle relaxes and allows the chambers to fill with blood.




Common anticoagulant added to the topical irrigation Heparin sodium is the most commonly used anticoagulant that is added to the
solution to flush retained clots from the lumen of the artery topical irrigation solution to flush retained clots from the lumen of the artery during
during a femoral embolectomy peripheral vascular surgical procedures.




Passive transport Passive transport occurs at the site of administration where the substance is then
taken into the bloodstream by the capillaries. Most drugs are transported in this
manner. Medication is taken into the bloodstream via the capillaries




Adverse effect An adverse effect is an undesirable and potentially harmful effect of a medication
that can lead to organ damage or failure. Susceptible organs include the brain, liver,
kidney, and cardiovascular system.

, Moderate hypertension Moderate hypertension is defined as anything at or greater than 160/100 at or
greater than 100.



Contrast media most likely to be used during an Hypaque is one of the most commonly used contrast media and is used during an
intraoperative cholangiogram intraoperative cholangiogram to help ensure there are no gallstones stuck in the
common bile duct.




Silver Nitrate Hemostatic agent in a stick form that could be used to control cervical bleeding.
Silver Nitrate is a caustic pencil (stick) used to chemically cauterize bleeding of the
cervix after performing a colposcopy or LEEP procedure. A silver nitrate pencil is
also used to cauterize glandular cells.




Synthetic drug A drug that is manufactured totally from laboratory chemicals. A synthetic drug is
manufactured totally from laboratory chemicals. Synthetic drugs fall into the
laboratory synthesis source of drug sources.




The five primary sources that drugs are derived from Drugs are derived from plants, animals, minerals, laboratory synthesis, and
biotechnology.




Greatest risk for potential aspiration during what phase of The risk of aspiration is greatest during the induction and emergence phases of
general anesthesia general anesthesia because of the relaxation of the gastro-esophageal junction.
The relaxation is caused by the various medications that are administered with
general anesthesia




Doppler A doppler is an ultrasonic device that is used to identify and access vascular status
of peripheral arteries and veins by magnifying the sound of the blood moving
through the vessel

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