Anesthesia Exam With Questions and
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general anesthesia - CORRECT ANSWERS a state of controlled and reversible unconsciousness
characterized by lack of pain sensation, lack of memory, and relatively depressed reflex responses.
analgesia - CORRECT ANSWERS lack of pain sensation
amnesia - CORRECT ANSWERS lack of memory
Types of general anesthesia - CORRECT ANSWERS injectable IM, injectable IV, and gas agents
local anesthesia - CORRECT ANSWERS is really local analgesia and possibly movement
(epidural)
surgical anesthesia - CORRECT ANSWERS general anesthesia that is deep enough to provide
muscle relaxation so the specific surgery being performed is painless and without struggle.
Tranquilizers and Sedatives - CORRECT ANSWERS agents whick act on the CNS to relax or calm
the patient.
preanesthetic drugs - CORRECT ANSWERS drugs given prior to general anesthesia induction.
cholinergic - CORRECT ANSWERS refers to acetylchiline which is a neurotransmitter
Acetylcholine - CORRECT ANSWERS the major transmitter for the parasympathetic nervous
system. has to do with the "fight or flight" response. Regulated by epinephrine
, Anti-cholinergic drugs - CORRECT ANSWERS atropine and glycopyrrolate
Atropine - CORRECT ANSWERS blocks or reverses the effect of Acetylcholine, causeing
increased: heart rate, bronchi dilation. Decreases: GI tract, salivary glands, tear glands.
Don't use atropine if: - CORRECT ANSWERS large animal, cats, tachycardic animals, heart
disease patients, and constipated animal
Physostigmine - CORRECT ANSWERS reversal agent for atropine and glycopyrrolate
Atropine other uses - CORRECT ANSWERS organophosphate poisoning, diarrhea medications,
and eye exams
Glycopyrrolate - CORRECT ANSWERS same as atropine but lasts twice as long (2-4 hours), more
expensive works better on rabbits than atropine.
phenothiazine drug - CORRECT ANSWERS acepromazine(ace)
Positive Ace effects - CORRECT ANSWERS sedation, anti-emetic, anti-arrhythmic, anti-
histamine effects, no effect on respiration, and good for motionsickness
Negative Ace effects - CORRECT ANSWERS decreased peripheral vasodilation, decreases the
seizure threshold, and use caution in neonates, geriatrics, liver disease, and boxers.
acepromazines routes of injection - CORRECT ANSWERS IV, SQ, IM, PO
Thiazine Drugs - CORRECT ANSWERS xylazine and domitor
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Update 2025/2026 RATED A+
general anesthesia - CORRECT ANSWERS a state of controlled and reversible unconsciousness
characterized by lack of pain sensation, lack of memory, and relatively depressed reflex responses.
analgesia - CORRECT ANSWERS lack of pain sensation
amnesia - CORRECT ANSWERS lack of memory
Types of general anesthesia - CORRECT ANSWERS injectable IM, injectable IV, and gas agents
local anesthesia - CORRECT ANSWERS is really local analgesia and possibly movement
(epidural)
surgical anesthesia - CORRECT ANSWERS general anesthesia that is deep enough to provide
muscle relaxation so the specific surgery being performed is painless and without struggle.
Tranquilizers and Sedatives - CORRECT ANSWERS agents whick act on the CNS to relax or calm
the patient.
preanesthetic drugs - CORRECT ANSWERS drugs given prior to general anesthesia induction.
cholinergic - CORRECT ANSWERS refers to acetylchiline which is a neurotransmitter
Acetylcholine - CORRECT ANSWERS the major transmitter for the parasympathetic nervous
system. has to do with the "fight or flight" response. Regulated by epinephrine
, Anti-cholinergic drugs - CORRECT ANSWERS atropine and glycopyrrolate
Atropine - CORRECT ANSWERS blocks or reverses the effect of Acetylcholine, causeing
increased: heart rate, bronchi dilation. Decreases: GI tract, salivary glands, tear glands.
Don't use atropine if: - CORRECT ANSWERS large animal, cats, tachycardic animals, heart
disease patients, and constipated animal
Physostigmine - CORRECT ANSWERS reversal agent for atropine and glycopyrrolate
Atropine other uses - CORRECT ANSWERS organophosphate poisoning, diarrhea medications,
and eye exams
Glycopyrrolate - CORRECT ANSWERS same as atropine but lasts twice as long (2-4 hours), more
expensive works better on rabbits than atropine.
phenothiazine drug - CORRECT ANSWERS acepromazine(ace)
Positive Ace effects - CORRECT ANSWERS sedation, anti-emetic, anti-arrhythmic, anti-
histamine effects, no effect on respiration, and good for motionsickness
Negative Ace effects - CORRECT ANSWERS decreased peripheral vasodilation, decreases the
seizure threshold, and use caution in neonates, geriatrics, liver disease, and boxers.
acepromazines routes of injection - CORRECT ANSWERS IV, SQ, IM, PO
Thiazine Drugs - CORRECT ANSWERS xylazine and domitor
