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CNOR Exam 2026/2027 (Verified Questions And Answers)
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Which is NOT considered to be a triggering agent for malignant
hyperthermia?
A. Succinylcholine
B. Thiopental sodium
C. Halothane
D. Enflurane - ANSWER-b
During the perioperative interview the patient lists the
following as current medications: Timolol meleate (Timoptic)
and pilocarpine for glaucoma, and metoprolol (Lopressor) and
diazoxide for hypertension. The preoperative medication
ordered for Mr. P. consists of atropine, 0.4 mg; meperedine
(Demerol), 25 mg; and hydroxyzine (Vistaril), 25 mg IM on call.
The perioperative nurse is aware that
A. The patient's daily medications should be taken on the
morning of surgery
B. The patient should instill the eye medications on the morning
of surgery
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C. The preoperative medication is contraindicated for this
patient
D. This preoperative medication is no longer administered for
narcoleptic analgesia - ANSWER-c
All of the following medication used in moderate sedation /
analgesia are classified as opiates except
A. Naloxone
B. Fentanyl
C. Morphine
D. Meperidine - ANSWER-a
The primary purpose of premedication before anesthesia is to
sedate the patient and reduce anxiety. The drug class used to
reduce anxiety is:
A. Benzodiazepines
B. Narcotics
C. Hypnotics
D. Barbiturates - ANSWER-a
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ASA __:
normal healthy patient - ANSWER-1
ASA __:
patient with mild systemic disease (well controlled)
-pregnant, obese - ANSWER-2
ASA __:
patient with severe systemic disease (having health issues
related to their disease) - ANSWER-3
ASA __:
patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to
life
-"frequent fliers"
-ex. renal pt who has to go to dialysis - ANSWER-4
ASA __:
near-death patient who is not expected to survive without
IMMEDIATE action - ANSWER-5
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ASA __:
declared brain-dead patient
-organ harvest - ANSWER-6
Herbal supplements that cause __________ damage:
-echinacea
-kava
(greenish pee on propofol -> this organ is stressed!) - ANSWER-
liver
Herbal supplements that cause increased __________:
-ginger
-ginko
-garlic
-fever few
-saw palmetto
-fish oil - ANSWER-bleeding
Herbal supplements that cause __________/hypertension:
CNOR Exam 2026/2027 (Verified Questions And Answers)
||Best Brand New Edition||Sure Exams||Sure Pass!!!
Which is NOT considered to be a triggering agent for malignant
hyperthermia?
A. Succinylcholine
B. Thiopental sodium
C. Halothane
D. Enflurane - ANSWER-b
During the perioperative interview the patient lists the
following as current medications: Timolol meleate (Timoptic)
and pilocarpine for glaucoma, and metoprolol (Lopressor) and
diazoxide for hypertension. The preoperative medication
ordered for Mr. P. consists of atropine, 0.4 mg; meperedine
(Demerol), 25 mg; and hydroxyzine (Vistaril), 25 mg IM on call.
The perioperative nurse is aware that
A. The patient's daily medications should be taken on the
morning of surgery
B. The patient should instill the eye medications on the morning
of surgery
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C. The preoperative medication is contraindicated for this
patient
D. This preoperative medication is no longer administered for
narcoleptic analgesia - ANSWER-c
All of the following medication used in moderate sedation /
analgesia are classified as opiates except
A. Naloxone
B. Fentanyl
C. Morphine
D. Meperidine - ANSWER-a
The primary purpose of premedication before anesthesia is to
sedate the patient and reduce anxiety. The drug class used to
reduce anxiety is:
A. Benzodiazepines
B. Narcotics
C. Hypnotics
D. Barbiturates - ANSWER-a
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ASA __:
normal healthy patient - ANSWER-1
ASA __:
patient with mild systemic disease (well controlled)
-pregnant, obese - ANSWER-2
ASA __:
patient with severe systemic disease (having health issues
related to their disease) - ANSWER-3
ASA __:
patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to
life
-"frequent fliers"
-ex. renal pt who has to go to dialysis - ANSWER-4
ASA __:
near-death patient who is not expected to survive without
IMMEDIATE action - ANSWER-5
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ASA __:
declared brain-dead patient
-organ harvest - ANSWER-6
Herbal supplements that cause __________ damage:
-echinacea
-kava
(greenish pee on propofol -> this organ is stressed!) - ANSWER-
liver
Herbal supplements that cause increased __________:
-ginger
-ginko
-garlic
-fever few
-saw palmetto
-fish oil - ANSWER-bleeding
Herbal supplements that cause __________/hypertension:
