Author Question: A perioperative nurse is explaining the process of general anesthesia in anticipation of the adult ... (Read 29 times)

shenderson6 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A perioperative nurse is explaining the process of general anesthesia in anticipation of the adult patient's imminent bowel resection. When describing the phase of induction, the nurse should explain that this is usually achieved by what means?

A) Intramuscular injection of anesthetics and benzodiazepines
B) Intravenous administration of opioid analgesics
C) Subcutaneous injection of a rapid-acting anesthetic
D) Intravenous administration of anesthetics

Question 2

Fewer adverse effects are associated with monoclonal antibody therapy than those of cytotoxic drugs. However, some of the potential adverse effects of monoclonal antibodies can be life threatening, including which of the following?

A) Heart failure and bleeding problems
B) Changes in cognition and personality changes
C) Ischemic heart disease
D) Bronchoconstriction and pulmonary edema

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

Answer to Question 1

D
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The administration of a general anesthetic can be divided into three phases. The first phase is induction, which is rendering the patient unconscious by using inhalation anesthetics, intravenous anesthetics, or both. Adult patients usually receive a rapid-acting intravenous anesthetic medication. IM medications, sub-Q medications, and opioids are not used.

Answer to Question 2

B
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Although some adverse effects of monoclonal antibodies are rare, they are serious (e.g., heart failure, bleeding problems, electrolyte imbalances) and vary with a particular drug.