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oliviahorn72

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A nurse is reviewing the anesthesia record of a client who has returned to the unit after abdominal surgery. Which of the following might the nurse note as being used for the induction of anesthesia? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Lidocaine
  B) Prilocaine
  C) Methohexital
  D) Etomidate
  E) Propofol

Question 2

For which area on the body would the nurse identify that the use of epinephrine with a local injectable drug would be contraindicated? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Use on a toe
  B) Use on the scalp
  C) Use on the face
  D) Use on the abdomen
  E) Use on a finger



Kedrick2014

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C, D, E
Feedback:
Methohexital, propofol, and etomidate are examples of medications used for the induction of anesthesia. Lidocaine and prilocaine are local anesthetics.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, E
Feedback:
When the local anesthetic is used on an extremity (such as a toe or finger), the use of epinephrine with a local injectable drug is contraindicated.



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