Anesthesia (100% Verified)
general anesthesia correct answers a state of controlled and reversible unconsciousness
characterized by lack of pain sensation, lack of memory, and relatively depressed reflex
responses.
analgesia correct answers lack of pain sensation
amnesia correct answers lack of memory
Types of general anesthesia correct answers injectable IM, injectable IV, and gas agents
local anesthesia correct answers is really local analgesia and possibly movement (epidural)
surgical anesthesia correct answers general anesthesia that is deep enough to provide muscle
relaxation so the specific surgery being performed is painless and without struggle.
Tranquilizers and Sedatives correct answers agents whick act on the CNS to relax or calm the
patient.
preanesthetic drugs correct answers drugs given prior to general anesthesia induction.
cholinergic correct answers refers to acetylchiline which is a neurotransmitter
Acetylcholine correct answers the major transmitter for the parasympathetic nervous system. has
to do with the "fight or flight" response. Regulated by epinephrine
Anti-cholinergic drugs correct answers atropine and glycopyrrolate
Atropine correct answers blocks or reverses the effect of Acetylcholine, causeing increased:
heart rate, bronchi dilation. Decreases: GI tract, salivary glands, tear glands.
Don't use atropine if: correct answers large animal, cats, tachycardic animals, heart disease
patients, and constipated animal
Physostigmine correct answers reversal agent for atropine and glycopyrrolate
Atropine other uses correct answers organophosphate poisoning, diarrhea medications, and eye
exams
Glycopyrrolate correct answers same as atropine but lasts twice as long (2-4 hours), more
expensive works better on rabbits than atropine.
phenothiazine drug correct answers acepromazine(ace)
, Positive Ace effects correct answers sedation, anti-emetic, anti-arrhythmic, anti-histamine
effects, no effect on respiration, and good for motionsickness
Negative Ace effects correct answers decreased peripheral vasodilation, decreases the seizure
threshold, and use caution in neonates, geriatrics, liver disease, and boxers.
acepromazines routes of injection correct answers IV, SQ, IM, PO
Thiazine Drugs correct answers xylazine and domitor
xylazine (rompun) correct answers a thiazine drug, given IV, IM, or SQ
xylazine postive effects correct answers sedation, analgesia (15-20min), reduces general
anesthesia by 50-80%.
xylazine negative effects correct answers cardio problems, decrease resp., vomit, bloat,
personality changes, profound sleep, temporary increase in blood sugar levels, and caustion with
liver diseases.
Yobine correct answers reversing agent for xylazine for small animals given IV
Tolazoline correct answers reversing agent for xylazine for large animals given IV
domitor correct answers a thiazine drug given IM or IV, works great with short procedures like
pulling quills
domitor positive effects correct answers less vomit than rompun, more sedation/analgesia than
rompun.
domitor negative effects correct answers can get extremely low H.R., decreases R.R., and causes
diuresis 1.5-2 hours after given
cyanosis correct answers a blueish tint to mm due to desreased peripheral perfusion, not due to
low blood oxygen.
antisedan correct answers reversing agent of domitor given IM
Benzodiazepines Drugs correct answers Diazepam and Zolazepam
Benzodiazepines are correct answers nati-anxiety drugs, muscle relaxers, anti-convulsant,
minimal cardia or resp. effects, appetetite stimulant, and treat inappropriate urination.
Valium (diazepam) correct answers a benzodiazepine drug, given IV,and PO; only mix with
ketamine, is a controlled substance
general anesthesia correct answers a state of controlled and reversible unconsciousness
characterized by lack of pain sensation, lack of memory, and relatively depressed reflex
responses.
analgesia correct answers lack of pain sensation
amnesia correct answers lack of memory
Types of general anesthesia correct answers injectable IM, injectable IV, and gas agents
local anesthesia correct answers is really local analgesia and possibly movement (epidural)
surgical anesthesia correct answers general anesthesia that is deep enough to provide muscle
relaxation so the specific surgery being performed is painless and without struggle.
Tranquilizers and Sedatives correct answers agents whick act on the CNS to relax or calm the
patient.
preanesthetic drugs correct answers drugs given prior to general anesthesia induction.
cholinergic correct answers refers to acetylchiline which is a neurotransmitter
Acetylcholine correct answers the major transmitter for the parasympathetic nervous system. has
to do with the "fight or flight" response. Regulated by epinephrine
Anti-cholinergic drugs correct answers atropine and glycopyrrolate
Atropine correct answers blocks or reverses the effect of Acetylcholine, causeing increased:
heart rate, bronchi dilation. Decreases: GI tract, salivary glands, tear glands.
Don't use atropine if: correct answers large animal, cats, tachycardic animals, heart disease
patients, and constipated animal
Physostigmine correct answers reversal agent for atropine and glycopyrrolate
Atropine other uses correct answers organophosphate poisoning, diarrhea medications, and eye
exams
Glycopyrrolate correct answers same as atropine but lasts twice as long (2-4 hours), more
expensive works better on rabbits than atropine.
phenothiazine drug correct answers acepromazine(ace)
, Positive Ace effects correct answers sedation, anti-emetic, anti-arrhythmic, anti-histamine
effects, no effect on respiration, and good for motionsickness
Negative Ace effects correct answers decreased peripheral vasodilation, decreases the seizure
threshold, and use caution in neonates, geriatrics, liver disease, and boxers.
acepromazines routes of injection correct answers IV, SQ, IM, PO
Thiazine Drugs correct answers xylazine and domitor
xylazine (rompun) correct answers a thiazine drug, given IV, IM, or SQ
xylazine postive effects correct answers sedation, analgesia (15-20min), reduces general
anesthesia by 50-80%.
xylazine negative effects correct answers cardio problems, decrease resp., vomit, bloat,
personality changes, profound sleep, temporary increase in blood sugar levels, and caustion with
liver diseases.
Yobine correct answers reversing agent for xylazine for small animals given IV
Tolazoline correct answers reversing agent for xylazine for large animals given IV
domitor correct answers a thiazine drug given IM or IV, works great with short procedures like
pulling quills
domitor positive effects correct answers less vomit than rompun, more sedation/analgesia than
rompun.
domitor negative effects correct answers can get extremely low H.R., decreases R.R., and causes
diuresis 1.5-2 hours after given
cyanosis correct answers a blueish tint to mm due to desreased peripheral perfusion, not due to
low blood oxygen.
antisedan correct answers reversing agent of domitor given IM
Benzodiazepines Drugs correct answers Diazepam and Zolazepam
Benzodiazepines are correct answers nati-anxiety drugs, muscle relaxers, anti-convulsant,
minimal cardia or resp. effects, appetetite stimulant, and treat inappropriate urination.
Valium (diazepam) correct answers a benzodiazepine drug, given IV,and PO; only mix with
ketamine, is a controlled substance
