Author Question: Which of the following are the stages of general anesthesia? Select all that apply. a. Induction ... (Read 61 times)

maegan_martin · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following are the stages of general anesthesia? Select all that apply.

a. Induction
b. Excitement
c. Surgical anesthesia
d. Depression
e. Anesthetic overdose

Question 2

Which of the following is a common adverse effect of benzodiazepines (BZDs)?

a. Mental depression
b. Suicidal ideation
c. Cardiac palpitations
d. Daytime sedation

peilian · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, E
The four stages of general anesthesia are induction (depresses the cortical areas of the brain), ex-citement (begins with loss of consciousness), surgical anesthesia (neurologic depression occurs, no blink or gag reflex), and anesthetic overdose (evidenced by apnea and cardiovascular col-lapse).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
To one degree or another, BZDs rely on central nervous system (CNS) depression to relieve symptoms of anxiety. Adverse reactions common with BZDs include daytime sedation, ataxia, dizziness, and headaches.