DAANCE Anesthetic drugs and techniques
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What are the 4 levels of sedation?
Minimal Sedation Anxiolysis, Moderate Sedation/Analgesia ("Conscious Sedation"), Deep
Sedation/Analgesia, General Anesthesia
What is the term for the elimination of sensation (pain) in one part of the body by the topical application
or regional injection of a drug?
Local anesthesia
What level of sedation provides a minimally depressed level of consciousness that retains the patient's
ability to independently and continuously maintain an airway and respond normally to tactile
stimulation and verbal commands? Ventilation and cardiovascular functions should be unaffected.
Minimal sedation
Benzodiazepines are most often utilized for what level of sedation?
Minimal sedation
Examples of medications used for the adult patient for minimal sedation are?
Halcion (triazolam), Ativan (lorazepam), Xanax (alprazolam) and Valium (diazepam)
What is the dose of Halcion (triazolam) for minimal sedation for the adult patient?
0.25-0.5 mg
,What is the dose of Halcion (triazolam) for the elderly patient for minimal sedation?
0.125 mg
What is the dose of Versed (midazolam) for the pediatric patient for minimal sedation?
0.5 mg/kg with a max dose of 20 mg
What is another name for Halcion?
triazolam
What is another name for Ativan?
lorazepam
hat is another name for Xanax?
alprazolam
What is another name for Valium?
diazepam
What is another name for Versed?
midazolam
What level of sedation would a patient be experiencing if they respond purposefully to verbal
commands either alone or with light tactile stimulation? Intervention is not required to maintain an
airway, and spontaneous ventilations are adequate. Protective reflexes are maintained. Cardiovascular
function is usually maintained. Normal reflexes remain intact.
Moderate Sedation
, What is the normal route of administration for moderate sedation?
parenteral (IV) route
At least how many additionally trained staff members must be present with the doctor during moderate
sedation?
1
What must the monitoring include during moderate sedation?
continuous pulse oximetry, EKG, blood pressure and capnography
What level of sedation is the patient experience if they cannot be easily aroused but should purposefully
respond following repeated or painful stimulation? The patient's ability to independently maintain
ventilatory function may be impaired, and the patient may require assistance maintaining a patent
airway. Cardiovascular function is usually maintained.
Deep Sedation
The anesthesia team must include at least how many individuals for deep sedation?
3
What are the monitoring requirements for deep sedation?
pulse oximeter for O2, capnograph for end tidal CO2 (ETCO2), EKG for the evaluation of heart rate and
rhythm, continuous blood pressure monitor with readings every 3-5 min, and a method to assess
temperature must be available
What level of sedation is a patient experiencing if the patient is not arousable, even with painful
stimulation? Airway intervention is necessary and positive pressure ventilation may be required because
MODULE 3 EXAM Questions with 100%
Correct Answers Latest Versions 2025
GRADED A+
What are the 4 levels of sedation?
Minimal Sedation Anxiolysis, Moderate Sedation/Analgesia ("Conscious Sedation"), Deep
Sedation/Analgesia, General Anesthesia
What is the term for the elimination of sensation (pain) in one part of the body by the topical application
or regional injection of a drug?
Local anesthesia
What level of sedation provides a minimally depressed level of consciousness that retains the patient's
ability to independently and continuously maintain an airway and respond normally to tactile
stimulation and verbal commands? Ventilation and cardiovascular functions should be unaffected.
Minimal sedation
Benzodiazepines are most often utilized for what level of sedation?
Minimal sedation
Examples of medications used for the adult patient for minimal sedation are?
Halcion (triazolam), Ativan (lorazepam), Xanax (alprazolam) and Valium (diazepam)
What is the dose of Halcion (triazolam) for minimal sedation for the adult patient?
0.25-0.5 mg
,What is the dose of Halcion (triazolam) for the elderly patient for minimal sedation?
0.125 mg
What is the dose of Versed (midazolam) for the pediatric patient for minimal sedation?
0.5 mg/kg with a max dose of 20 mg
What is another name for Halcion?
triazolam
What is another name for Ativan?
lorazepam
hat is another name for Xanax?
alprazolam
What is another name for Valium?
diazepam
What is another name for Versed?
midazolam
What level of sedation would a patient be experiencing if they respond purposefully to verbal
commands either alone or with light tactile stimulation? Intervention is not required to maintain an
airway, and spontaneous ventilations are adequate. Protective reflexes are maintained. Cardiovascular
function is usually maintained. Normal reflexes remain intact.
Moderate Sedation
, What is the normal route of administration for moderate sedation?
parenteral (IV) route
At least how many additionally trained staff members must be present with the doctor during moderate
sedation?
1
What must the monitoring include during moderate sedation?
continuous pulse oximetry, EKG, blood pressure and capnography
What level of sedation is the patient experience if they cannot be easily aroused but should purposefully
respond following repeated or painful stimulation? The patient's ability to independently maintain
ventilatory function may be impaired, and the patient may require assistance maintaining a patent
airway. Cardiovascular function is usually maintained.
Deep Sedation
The anesthesia team must include at least how many individuals for deep sedation?
3
What are the monitoring requirements for deep sedation?
pulse oximeter for O2, capnograph for end tidal CO2 (ETCO2), EKG for the evaluation of heart rate and
rhythm, continuous blood pressure monitor with readings every 3-5 min, and a method to assess
temperature must be available
What level of sedation is a patient experiencing if the patient is not arousable, even with painful
stimulation? Airway intervention is necessary and positive pressure ventilation may be required because
