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What is the action of local anesthesia?
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Blocks entry of Na ions into neurons-
Neurons can't fire without influx of Na
aka sodium...
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What is the purpose of Xylocaine (lidocaine with epinephrine added)?
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The addition of epi constricts blood vessels and keeps the anesthetic solution in the area...
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What class does lidocaine (Xylocaine) belong?
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Local Anesthetic Amide
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What is the only gas routinely used for anesthesia?
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Nitrous Oxide
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What is a field block (infiltration) ?
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regional anesthesia by encircling the operative field with injections of a local anesthetic
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Where is the epidural space?
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above the dura mater. It is the outermost of the 3 meninges
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What is the #1 nursing priority while the patient is under general anesthesia?
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Patient Safety
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What class is lidocaine (Xylocaine) in?
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Local Anesthetic Amide
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What class is nitrous oxide (NOS) in ?
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General Anesthetic, Gas
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What is a common adverse effect of nitrous oxide following administration?
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nausea and vomiting
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What class is halothane (Fluothane) in?
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Volatile Anesthetic
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What are the side effects of halothane (Fluothane)?
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dysrhythmias, drowsiness, vomiting, nausea
myocardial depression, marked hypotension, pulmonary...
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What is malignant hyperthermia?
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Rare but potentially fatal adverse effect triggered by all inhaled anesthetics. It causes muscle...
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What class is thiopental (Pentothal) in?
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IV Anesthetic, ultra-short acting barbiturate
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What is nueroleptanalgesia?
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State of conciousness, though insenstive to pain and unconnected with surroundings. Produced...
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What class is succinylcholine (Anectine) in?
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Neuromuscular Blocker
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What drug is used to reduce the signs of malignant hyperthermia in susceptable clients?
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dantrolene sodium (Dantrium)
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