Capa Study (Possible questions with error-free answers)

Why do you not given Mag sulfate to a pregnant woman? correct answers Magnesium sulfate can cause seizures in a pregnant woman. What does general anesthesia do to the heart? correct answers General Anesthesia depresses the heart. Rapid correction of chronic respiratory acidosis MOST LIKELY results in: correct answers Apnea. During preoperative screening, a 28-year old male reports cocaine use. The perianesthesia nurse informs the patient that cocaine use may cause: correct answers Myocardial ischemia with cardiovascular instability. An intugated patient in the PACU is now awake and following commands. In preparation for routine "awake" endotracheal extubation, the perianesthesia nurse interprets that the muscle relaxant is fully reversed when the patient demonstrates: correct answers Sustained head lift of 5 seconds. A report from the anesthesia provider reveals the patient received a neuromuscular block and reversal with pyridostigmine with atropine followed by succinycholine for emergent reintubation for server laryngospasm. The perianesthesia nurse understands the patient will experience prolonged neuromuscular blockade because: correct answers Pseudocholineseterase metabolizes succinylcholine and anti-cholinesterases inhibit pseudocholinesterase. While taking a preoperative history the patient reports allergy to bananas. The perianesthesia nurse understands that the patient is at risk for an allergy to: correct answers Latex products. Which of the following patients has a greater risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)? correct answers Female with no history of smoking. Desflurane (Suprane) correct answers rapid onset, rapid awakening. Most irritating so coughing and laryngospasm are a problem Isoflurane correct answers Irritating odor, increases heart rate. Sevoflurane correct answers Pleasant odor, does not irritate the airway, patients clear headed upon awakening. Seizures reported with its use in children and young adults. Expensive but a popular choice for ambulatory setting. Halothane correct answers Sweet, pleasant odor, does not irritate the respiory tract. Dilated the bronchi. In a local case do not use Epi in the mixture with halothane because it can lead to serious dysrhythmias.