DAANCE- Module 3- Anesthetic Drugs & Techniques Questions & Answers Graded A+

Brevital (Sodium Methohexital) - Answer-Primary anesthetic agent introduced in the 1960's. 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 Minimal Sedation (Anxiolysis) - Answer-Normal response to verbal stimulation, cardiovascular function unaffected. Moderate Sedation (Conscious Sedation) - Answer-Normal response to verbal or light tactile stimulation with cardiovascular function usually maintained.Deep Sedation (Analgesia) - Answer-Not easily aroused but has purposeful response after repeated or painful stimulation. General Anesthesia - Answer-Not a rousable even with painful stimulation. Diffusion hypoxia - Answer-Nitrous Oxide rapidly moves from the blood to the alveoli of the lungs and displaces other gases, including oxygen. Hypoxia - Answer-Low levels of oxygen in the bodies tissues. Hypercarbia - Answer-An increased level of carbon dioxide. Anxiolytic - Answer-Triazolam, Diazepam, Modazolam