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cherise1989

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse performs a preoperative assessment on a patient and asks about alcohol use. The patient asks why this information is important. The nurse will explain that patients who consume increased amounts of alcohol
 
  a. may have a prolonged postoperative recovery time.
  b. may not be eligible for surgery.
  c. may not receive inhaled gases for anesthesia.
  d. may require changes in anesthesia drug doses.

Question 2

During balanced anesthesia, which type of medication is given while the surgery is performed?
 
  a. Anticholinergics
  b. Benzodiazepines
  c. Hypnotics
  d. Inhaled anesthetic


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aliotak

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The type and amount of anesthetics may need to be adjusted if patients consume large amounts of alcohol as well as for those who smoke, who are pregnant, or who are obese. These questions are asked prior to surgery so providers can plan for this.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
An inhaled anesthetic is given to induce anesthesia and is maintained throughout the surgical procedure. The other medications are given prior to anesthesia induction.


cherise1989

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

samiel-sayed

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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