DAANCE- Module 3- Anesthetic Drugs & Techniques Exam Questions & Answers 100% Verified

Balanced Anesthesia - ANSWER-Use of several agents together Basic Requisites of an Anesthetic - ANSWER-Lack of toxicity, non-flammable, non-addictive, minimal allergenicity. Analgesia - ANSWER-Given to feel no pain (ex: Fentanyl and Local) Amnesia - ANSWER-Benzodiazepines (ex: Versed) Relaxation & Immobility - ANSWER-Versed, Propofol (Diprivan), Brevital (Methohexital), Ketamine Loss of Consciousness (Hypnosis) - ANSWER-Propofol & Brevital Wakefulness System - ANSWER-Core of brainstem, neurons to cerebrum. When a sleep inducing drug is introduced it interrupts transmission. Anxiolytic (Anxiety Reducing) Meds - ANSWER-Diazepam or Midazolam Relay Center - ANSWER-Sensory neurons that sense pain pass through this. Homeostasis (Homeostatic State) - ANSWER-Normal state in which there is minimal variation in respiration and circulation. Pharmacokinetics - ANSWER-The effects that the body has on drugs. Pharmacodynamics - ANSWER-The effects that the drug has on various body systems. Rapid Redistribution - ANSWER-Short acting drug only remain attached to the receptor sites for a short time and then move to the other tissues. PO (per os) - ANSWER-Through the mouth. (Delayed onset, unpredictable effects, patient compliance, not good when pt in nauseated) Subcutaneous (SQ) - ANSWER-Beneath the Skin (Absorption is somewhat delayed compared to IM or IV) Intramuscular (IM) - ANSWER-In the muscle (Unpredictable onset of drug effect, cannot titrate the dose) Intravenous (IV) - ANSWER-In the vein Inhalation Route - ANSWER-Inhaled (Very rapid absorption and titration) 4 Levels of Continuum - ANSWER-Minimal Sedation, Moderate Sedation, Deep Sedation (Analgesia), and General Anesthesia