This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A patient will receive intravenous midazolam (Versed) combined with fentanyl while undergoing an ... (Read 70 times)

Mr3Hunna

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 536
on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient will receive intravenous midazolam (Versed) combined with fentanyl while undergoing an endoscopic procedure. The nurse is explaining the reasons for this to a nursing student before the procedure.
 
  Which statement by the student indicates understanding of the teaching?
  a. The patient may appear anxious and restless during the procedure.
  b. The patient will be unconscious during the procedure.
  c. The patient will not need cardiorespiratory support during the procedure.
  d. The patient will not remember the procedure.

Question 2

An anesthesiologist completes preoperative teaching for a patient the night before surgery. The patient asks the nurse to clarify the reason thiopental sodium will be given as an adjunct to the anesthetic.
 
  Which statement by the patient indicates understanding?
  a. Pentothal allows a larger amount of inhaled anesthetic to be used without increased side effects.
  b. Pentothal is given to enhance the analgesic and muscle relaxation effects of the inhaled anesthetic.
  c. Pentothal is used to produce rapid unconsciousness before administration of the inhaled anesthetic.
  d. Pentothal is used to reduce cardiovascular and respiratory depression caused by the inhaled anesthetic.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Bigfoot1984

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 321
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Midazolam, combined with an opioid analgesic, is used for conscious sedation for minor surgeries and endoscopic procedures. It does not cause anesthesia during this state, which is characterized by sedation, analgesia, amnesia, and lack of anxiety. The patient will not remember the events even though the person will be able to respond to commands during the procedure. The patient will appear unperturbed and passive and not anxious or restless. The patient is sedated, not unconscious. Midazolam can cause dangerous cardiorespiratory effects, including respiratory depression and respiratory and cardiac arrest.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Thiopental sodium, a short-acting barbiturate, is given intravenously for induction of anesthesia. It has a rapid onset and short duration and must be followed immediately by an inhalation anesthetic. It does not alter the side effects of inhalation anesthetics. Most adjuncts to inhalation anesthetics are given so that lower doses of the anesthetic may be used. Thiopental sodium has very weak analgesic and muscle relaxation effects. Thiopental sodium causes cardiovascular and respiratory depression.


Mr3Hunna

  • Member
  • Posts: 536
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

abro1885

  • Member
  • Posts: 337
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Risperdal, an adult antipsychotic drug, for the symptomatic treatment of irritability in children and adolescents with autism. The approval is the first for the use of a drug to treat behaviors associated with autism in children. These behaviors are included under the general heading of irritability and include aggression, deliberate self-injury, and temper tantrums.

Did you know?

People often find it difficult to accept the idea that bacteria can be beneficial and improve health. Lactic acid bacteria are good, and when eaten, these bacteria improve health and increase longevity. These bacteria included in foods such as yogurt.

Did you know?

Over time, chronic hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections can progress to advanced liver disease, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Unlike other forms, more than 80% of hepatitis C infections become chronic and lead to liver disease. When combined with hepatitis B, hepatitis C now accounts for 75% percent of all cases of liver disease around the world. Liver failure caused by hepatitis C is now leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.

Did you know?

Approximately one in three babies in the United States is now delivered by cesarean section. The number of cesarean sections in the United States has risen 46% since 1996.

Did you know?

About 80% of major fungal systemic infections are due to Candida albicans. Another form, Candida peritonitis, occurs most often in postoperative patients. A rare disease, Candida meningitis, may follow leukemia, kidney transplant, other immunosuppressed factors, or when suffering from Candida septicemia.

Defensive mutualism involves species that receive food or shelter in return for providing protection Defensive mutualism involves species that receive food or shelter in return for providing protection
Measuring Patient Height Measuring Patient Height
This young boy with muscular dystrophy needs to receive tube feedings and home nursing care. He atte This young boy with muscular dystrophy needs to receive tube feedings and home nursing care. He atte
(A) A 62-year-old patient with myxedema exhibiting marked edema of the face and a somnolent look. Th (A) A 62-year-old patient with myxedema exhibiting marked edema of the face and a somnolent look. Th
A medical assistant listening to the patient and physician discuss the patient's care. A medical assistant listening to the patient and physician discuss the patient's care.
All messages must be documented and placed in the patient's chart. All messages must be documented and placed in the patient's chart.
Video: Deglutition

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library