Question 1
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What is the most commonly administered pre-operative sedative category?
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Benzodiazepines
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Opioids
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Anticholinergics
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Antisialogue
Question 2
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[blank_start]Midazolam[blank_end] is the most commonly administered benzo. Its therapeutic dose is [blank_start]1[blank_end] to [blank_start]2[blank_end] milligrams IV.
Question 3
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Which of the following is NOT one of the actions of a benzodiazepine?
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Anxiety
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Sedation
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Amnesia
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Analgesia
Question 4
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What category of medications produces analgesia during anesthesia?
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Benzodiazepines
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Opioids
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Antislalogues
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Anticholinergics
Question 5
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Which of the following is the typical analgesic of choice?
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Fentanyl
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Morphine
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Dilaudid
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Demerol
Question 6
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What is the pre-operative dose for Fentanyl?
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25-100 mcg
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25 to 50 mcg
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5 to 15 mg
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20 to 80 mcg
Question 7
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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of opioid administration?
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Absence of direct myocardial depression
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Less narcotic requirement postoperatively
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Reduction of pain before placing lines pre-operatively
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Depression of the medullary ventilatory center
Question 8
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Select all that you would be concerned about when administering an opioid for analgesia:
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Decreased responsiveness to CO2
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Relaxation of the peripheral vascular smooth muscle
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Nausea and vomiting
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Risk of gastric aspiration
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Direct myocardial depression
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Greater post-op requirements for pain medications
Question 9
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What is the recommended dose for morphine?
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5 to 15 mg
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2 to 10 mg
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10 to 20 mg
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5 to 15 mcg
Question 10
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[blank_start]Robinol[blank_end] is the typical anticholinergic given.
Question 11
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Select all of the known side effects of Robinol.
Question 12
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Select all of the side effects of scopolamine.
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Antislalogue
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Sedative and amnesic effects
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Central nervous system toxicity
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Relaxation of LES
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Mydriasis and cycloplegia
Question 13
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[blank_start]Mydriasis[blank_end] is dilation of the pupil. [blank_start]Scopolamine[blank_end] can cause this.
Question 14
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Medications that have an antisialogogue effect are particularly effective for what procedure types?
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Intraoral procedures
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Bronchoscopy
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Fiberoptic intubations
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Supine cases
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Lateral cases
Question 15
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What are the effects of atropine?
Question 16
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[blank_start]Anticholinergics[blank_end] are most commonly administered in pediatric patients due to their strong vagal reactions.
Question 17
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Which anticholinergic is most commonly associated with producing CNS toxicity?
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Atropine
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Scopolamine
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Robinol
Question 18
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What is the dose for atropine?
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0.3 to 0.6 mg
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1 to 6 mg
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0.3 to 0.6 mcg
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1 to 6 mcg
Question 19
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The therapeutic dose for Robinol is [blank_start]0.1[blank_end] mg IV.
Question 20
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Anticholinergics don't have selective action to receptors. They can cause a blockade of [blank_start]muscarinic[blank_end] receptors in the CNS. As a result, you need to administer an anticholinergic along with a medication like [blank_start]neostigmine[blank_end].
Question 21
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What conditions should NOT give you pause in administering an anticholinergic?
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CAD
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Mitral/Aortic stenosis
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Atrial fibrillation
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Bradycardia
Question 22
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[blank_start]Proton pump inhibitors[blank_end] suppress acid secretion in response to all primary stimulants: histamine, gastrin, and acetylcholine.
Question 23
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The three medications in the triple-threat aspiration prophylaxis are: [blank_start]Bicitra[blank_end], [blank_start]Pepcid[blank_end], and [blank_start]Raglan[blank_end].
Question 24
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What is the dose for Bicitra?
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15 to 30 ml
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10 to 20 ml
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1 to 3 ml
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5 to 15 ml
Question 25
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What is the dose for Tagamet?
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200 to 300 mg
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100 to 150 mg
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25 to 100 mg
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250 to 350 mg
Question 26
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What is the dose for Zantac IV?
Question 27
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What is the dose for Pepcid?
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200 to 300 mg
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150 mg
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20 to 40 mg
Question 28
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An [blank_start]H2 antagonist[blank_end] counters the ability of histamine to induce secretion of gastric fluid with a high concentration of H* ions.
Question 29
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Which of the following is not a proton pump inhibitor?
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Prilosec
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Protonix
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Nexium
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Prevacid
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Pepcid
Question 30
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[blank_start]Pepcid[blank_end] is the most common H2 antagonist. The typical dose is [blank_start]20[blank_end] to [blank_start]40[blank_end] mg PO.
Question 31
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[blank_start]Prokinetics[blank_end] are responsible for a decrease in gastric fluid volume.
Question 32
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What is the dose for Raglan?
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5 mg IV
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10 mg IV
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15 mg IV
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20 mg IV
Question 33
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[blank_start]Anticholinergics[blank_end] and [blank_start]Raglan[blank_end] can work against each other as one can relax the LES and the other can increase LES.
Question 34
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Prokinetics like Reglan alter gastric pH.
Question 35
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What is an example of an alpha 2 agonist?
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Clonidine
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Atropine
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Decadron
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Haldol
Question 36
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What is the dose for Clonidine?
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0.1 to 0.3 mg
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1 to 2 mg
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20 to 40 mg
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0.1 to 1 mg
Question 37
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Which of the following isn't an effect of clonidine?
Question 38
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[blank_start]Antihistamines[blank_end] are recommended for pre-medication in patients undergoing high-risk procedures, like radiography dye studies.
Question 39
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What is NOT an example of a case when you would administer a GI prophylaxis for N/V?
Question 40
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Which of the following is not an induction agent?
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Succinylcholine
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Propofol
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Etomidate
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Brevital
Question 41
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The [blank_start]reticular activating system[blank_end] is a polysynaptic pathway that travels from the brainstem to the cerebral cortex that is intimately concerned with the electrical activity of the cerebral cortex.
Question 42
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It's likely most of the anesthetic agents exert depressant effects on the RAS.
Question 43
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What is the induction dose of thiopental?
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1 to 5 mg/kg
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3 to 6 mg/kg
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5 to 10 mg/kg
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10 to 15 mg/kg
Question 44
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What should you reconstitute thiopental with?
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Isotonic sodium chloride
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Lactated ringer's
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Acidic solution
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Vecuronium
Question 45
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Accidental intra-arterial injection is a serious concern for [blank_start]thiopental[blank_end].
Question 46
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[blank_start]Propofol[blank_end] works through the facilitation of inhibitory neurotransmission mediated by GABA receptor.
Question 47
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The induction dose for Propofol is:
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1.5 to 2.5 mg/kg
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100 to 200 mcg/kg/min
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25 to 75 mcg/kg/min
Question 48
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The maintenance infusion for general anesthesia for Propofol is:
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1.5 to 2.5 mg/kg
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100 to 200 mcg/kg/min
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25 to 75 mcg/kg/min
Question 49
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The maintenance infusion for sedation for Propofol is:
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1.5 to 2.5 mg/kg
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100 to 200 mcg/kg/min
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25 to 75 mcg/kg/min
Question 50
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A person with an egg allergy can't receive Propofol.
Question 51
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[blank_start]Etomidate[blank_end] works by binding to a subunit of the GABA type A receptor. This increases its affinity for GABA, which causes depression of the RAS.
Question 52
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What is the induction dosage for Etomidate?
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0.2 to 0.3 mg/kg
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1 to 3 mg/kg
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20 to 40 mg/kg
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0.1 to 0.5 mg/kg
Question 53
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Etomidate has minimal effects on the CV system.
Question 54
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Both [blank_start]Etomidate[blank_end] and [blank_start]Propofol[blank_end] cause pain on injection. You can mix them with lidocaine.
Question 55
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[blank_start]Etomidate[blank_end] can cause myoclonus.
Question 56
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The induction dose for Brevital is:
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1 - 3 mg/kg
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2 - 4 mg/kg
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5 to 10 mg/kg
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10 to 15 mg/kg
Question 57
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Brevital is cleared by the liver at a [blank_start]faster[blank_end] rate than thiopental.
Question 58
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Sux increases the following:
1. [blank_start]Intraocular[blank_end] pressure
2. [blank_start]Intragastric[blank_end] pressure
3. [blank_start]Intracranial[blank_end] pressure
4. [blank_start]Serum potassium levels[blank_end]
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Intraocular
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Intragastric
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Intracranial
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Serum potassium levels
Question 59
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The dosage for succinylcholine is:
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0.5 - 2 mg/kg
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1 - 1.5 mg/kg
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2 - 2.5 mg/kg
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3 - 5 mg/kg
Question 60
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Succinylcholine is a [blank_start]depolarizing[blank_end] agent.
Question 61
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Name the four M's of succinylcholine:
1. [blank_start]Malignant hyperthermia[blank_end]
2. [blank_start]Myalgias[blank_end]
3. [blank_start]Myocardium[blank_end]
4. [blank_start]Myopathies[blank_end]
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Malignant hyperthermia
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Myalgias
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Myocardium
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Myopathies
Question 62
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Medications like vecuronium, rocuronium, pancuronium, and cistracurium are [blank_start]nondepolarizing[blank_end] blocking drugs.
Question 63
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What is the incubation dose for vecuronium?
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0.08 to 0.1 mg/kg
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1 to 8 mg/kg
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5 to 15 mg/kg
Question 64
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How long does an intubating dose of vecuronium last?
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5 minutes
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10 minutes
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20 minutes
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one hour
Question 65
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What type of patient wouldn't be a good candidate for vecuronium?
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Cardiac dysfunction
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Liver/Kidney dysfunction
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Diabetes
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Lung disease
Question 66
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What is the intubation dose for Rocuronium?
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0.1 mg/kg
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1 mg/kg
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2 mg/kg
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5 mg/kg
Question 67
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Rocuronium has a longer duration of intubating dose than vecuronium.
Question 68
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Intubating dose for Atracurium is [blank_start]0.4[blank_end] to [blank_start]0.5[blank_end] mg/kg.
Question 69
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The intubation dose for Cisatracurium (Nimbex) is:
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0.2 mg/kg
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1 mg/kg
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5 mg/kg
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10 mg/kg
Question 70
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Cisatracurium is less potent than atracurium.
Question 71
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Which two neuromuscular agents are those that are eliminated via Hoffman elimination:
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Atracurium and Cisatracurium
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Vecuronium and Rocuronium
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Atracurium and Rocuronium
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Cisatracurium and Rocuronium
Question 72
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Which of the following is NOT an action of inhaled anesthetics?
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Immobility
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Amnesia
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CNS Depression
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Analgesia
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Muscle relaxation
Question 73
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MAC stands for [blank_start]minimum alveolar concentration[blank_end].
Question 74
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The MAC of nitrous oxide is [blank_start]105[blank_end] percent.
Question 75
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Nitrous oxide shouldn't be avoided in patients with the following:
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At-risk for nausea and vomiting
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In pregnancy
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With suspected bowel blockage
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At-risk for diffusion into air-containing cavities
Question 76
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Nitrous oxide is more soluble than nitrogen in the blood.
Question 77
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The MAC of isoflurane (Forane) is [blank_start]1.2[blank_end] percent.
Question 78
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Non depolarizing NMBAs are potentiated by [blank_start]isoflurane[blank_end].
Question 79
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The MAC of desflurane is [blank_start]6[blank_end] percent.
Question 80
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The only difference between isoflurane and desflurane is the substitution of a [blank_start]fluorine[blank_end] atom for isoflurane's [blank_start]chlorine[blank_end] atom.
Question 81
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Which anesthetic gas requires a special, electrically heated vaporizer?
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Desflurane
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Isoflurane
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Sevoflurane
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Nitrous oxide
Question 82
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Wakeup times for [blank_start]desflurane[blank_end] are 50 percent less than those observed following isoflurane.
Question 83
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The MAC of sevoflurane is [blank_start]2[blank_end] percent.
Question 84
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[blank_start]Sevoflurane[blank_end] is an excellent induction agent for pediatric patients because it is non-pungent.
Question 85
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Which of the following is not a disadvantage of sevoflurane?
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Production of compound A
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Shouldn't be used in longer cases
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Higher fresh gas flows of at least 2 liters
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Is degraded by desiccated CO2 absorbent into potentially clinically significant levels of carbon monoxide
Question 86
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[blank_start]Non depolarizing[blank_end] muscle relaxants act by competing with ACh for nicotinic cholinergic receptors for binding sites, which results in a blockade of neuromuscular transmission.
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Non depolarizing
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Depolarizing
Question 87
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Neostigmine is an [blank_start]anticholinesterase[blank_end]. It works by inhibiting the amount of acetylcholine available to compete with nondepolarizing agents.
Question 88
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The dosage for neostigmine is [blank_start]0.4[blank_end] to [blank_start]0.8[blank_end] mg/kg.
Question 89
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Neostigmine's duration is [blank_start]one hour[blank_end], give or take.
Question 90
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Sugammadex (Bridion) is FDA-approved to reverse [blank_start]rocuronium[blank_end] and [blank_start]vecuronium[blank_end].