ANAESTHESIA AND SURGICAL
NURSING 1 QUIZ 2 QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Vapor pressure is best defined as: ANSW✅✅The amount of pressure exerted by the gaseous form
of a substance when the gas and liquid states are in equilibrium.
The most common cardiac arrhythmia observed of which of the following IV administration of
alpha2-adrenoceptor agonists? ANSW✅✅First- and second-degree AV block
The principal organ(s) involved in the elimination of halogenated compounds is(are):
ANSW✅✅Lungs
In the United States, the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) is enforced by the: ANSW✅✅DEA
The common effect of depression and/or stimulation, seen in a patient, after the administration of
an anesthetic agent is due to: ANSW✅✅Pharmacodynamics
The tendency of a drug to dissolve in fats, oils, or lipids is referred to as: ANSW✅✅Lipid solubility
Parasympatholytics are: ANSW✅✅Noncontrolled drugs, such as anticholinergics, that are used to
prevent and treat bradycardia and salivary secretions
The three major types of opioid receptors are: ANSW✅✅Mu, kappa, and delta
Incompatible mixtures of anesthetic agents and adjuncts, when combined in the same syringe, can
cause which of the following? ANSW✅✅Change in chemistry
The most commonly utilized dissociative anesthetic in veterinary medicine is: ANSW✅✅Ketamine
A state of profound sedation and analgesia induced by simultaneous administration of an opioid and
tranquilizer is referred to as: ANSW✅✅Neuroleptanalgesia
, Isoflurane is labeled for use in: ANSW✅✅Horses and dogs
When halogenated agents are exposed to desiccated carbon dioxide absorbent, the results include:
ANSW✅✅Carbon monoxide production
Effects including arrhythmias and tachycardia, thickening of secretions, bronchodilation, and
mydriasis are most likely to be seen with the use of which drug? ANSW✅✅Atropine
The most common use of pentobarbital is: ANSW✅✅As a euthanasia agent
Tiletamine is sold only in combination with what other drug? ANSW✅✅Zolazepam
Which benzodiazepine is most likely to cause irritation and pain when administered intramuscularly
(IM)? ANSW✅✅Diazepam
Benzodiazepines exert their primary effects by increasing the activity of the: ANSW✅✅GABA
Decreased renal blood flow can be seen when using inhalation agents, secondary to which side
effect? ANSW✅✅Depressed cardiovascular function
Which common class of controlled drugs was developed during the 1930s-1950s and was commonly
used as general anesthetics? ANSW✅✅Barbiturates
The primary reason for the use of nitrous oxide with other inhalant anesthetics is: ANSW✅✅It
reduces MAC by 20% to 30%
Yohimbine, tolazoline, and atipamezole are best categorized as: ANSW✅✅Alpha2-antagonists.
Dissociative anesthetics should be used with caution in patients with what underlying metabolic
condition due to their redistribution and metabolism properties? ANSW✅✅Hepatic insufficiency
NURSING 1 QUIZ 2 QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Vapor pressure is best defined as: ANSW✅✅The amount of pressure exerted by the gaseous form
of a substance when the gas and liquid states are in equilibrium.
The most common cardiac arrhythmia observed of which of the following IV administration of
alpha2-adrenoceptor agonists? ANSW✅✅First- and second-degree AV block
The principal organ(s) involved in the elimination of halogenated compounds is(are):
ANSW✅✅Lungs
In the United States, the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) is enforced by the: ANSW✅✅DEA
The common effect of depression and/or stimulation, seen in a patient, after the administration of
an anesthetic agent is due to: ANSW✅✅Pharmacodynamics
The tendency of a drug to dissolve in fats, oils, or lipids is referred to as: ANSW✅✅Lipid solubility
Parasympatholytics are: ANSW✅✅Noncontrolled drugs, such as anticholinergics, that are used to
prevent and treat bradycardia and salivary secretions
The three major types of opioid receptors are: ANSW✅✅Mu, kappa, and delta
Incompatible mixtures of anesthetic agents and adjuncts, when combined in the same syringe, can
cause which of the following? ANSW✅✅Change in chemistry
The most commonly utilized dissociative anesthetic in veterinary medicine is: ANSW✅✅Ketamine
A state of profound sedation and analgesia induced by simultaneous administration of an opioid and
tranquilizer is referred to as: ANSW✅✅Neuroleptanalgesia
, Isoflurane is labeled for use in: ANSW✅✅Horses and dogs
When halogenated agents are exposed to desiccated carbon dioxide absorbent, the results include:
ANSW✅✅Carbon monoxide production
Effects including arrhythmias and tachycardia, thickening of secretions, bronchodilation, and
mydriasis are most likely to be seen with the use of which drug? ANSW✅✅Atropine
The most common use of pentobarbital is: ANSW✅✅As a euthanasia agent
Tiletamine is sold only in combination with what other drug? ANSW✅✅Zolazepam
Which benzodiazepine is most likely to cause irritation and pain when administered intramuscularly
(IM)? ANSW✅✅Diazepam
Benzodiazepines exert their primary effects by increasing the activity of the: ANSW✅✅GABA
Decreased renal blood flow can be seen when using inhalation agents, secondary to which side
effect? ANSW✅✅Depressed cardiovascular function
Which common class of controlled drugs was developed during the 1930s-1950s and was commonly
used as general anesthetics? ANSW✅✅Barbiturates
The primary reason for the use of nitrous oxide with other inhalant anesthetics is: ANSW✅✅It
reduces MAC by 20% to 30%
Yohimbine, tolazoline, and atipamezole are best categorized as: ANSW✅✅Alpha2-antagonists.
Dissociative anesthetics should be used with caution in patients with what underlying metabolic
condition due to their redistribution and metabolism properties? ANSW✅✅Hepatic insufficiency
