Anesthesia Final Exam Review 2023 Update

Anesthesia Final Exam Review 2023 Update What is the definition of analgesia? - ANS-The absence of pain - through the use of drugs or other modes of therapy. Why is a preemptive use of analgesics recommended? - ANS-Windup - chemical release of endorphins as an involuntary response to pain. Ketamine is a good choice in cats, for treatment of pain caused by spaying. - ANS-False Abrupt onset of pain, usually short duration. - ANS-Acute pain Felt in a body part other than that in which the cause is situated. - ANS-Referred pain Skin, SQ tissue, muscle, bone and joints are primarily transmitted by both A and C fibers. - ANS-Somatic Pain Internal organs - primarily transmitted by C fibers only. - ANS-Visceral pain Slow onset of pain, with much longer duration. - ANS-Chronic pain Dull, aching or throbbing that cannot be localized to an exact location. - ANS-C fibers Pain source can be localized to an exact site. - ANS-A fibers The goal of an anesthetist - provide adequate analgesia and sedation to allow the animal to move, eat and sleep without undue discomfort - particularly in the first __________ hours. - ANS-12 hours Drug good for somatic pain, but not for visceral pain. - ANS-Aspirin What type of drug reduces fever. - ANS-Antipyretic Drug that is good for both somatic and visceral pain. - ANS-Ketoprofen Drug that is absorbed through the skin. - ANS-Fentanyl Drug not recommended in small animals. - ANS-Acetaminophen Of the two types of drugs, NSAIDS and Opioids, which has the greater number of adverse side effects? - ANS-NSAIDS - Tylenol toxicity in cats, GI Distress, Renal Toxicity, Impaired platelet aggregation = prolonged bleeding time. What does NSAID stand for? - ANS- Continues...