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Surgical Pharmacology & Anesthesia - Chpt 9 - AST Surg Tech

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Pharmacology is:   the study of medications and their actions, including drug origins, properties and usage.  
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Drug is defined as:   a substance used as medicine for the dianosis, treatment, cure, mitigation, or prevention of disease or condition.  
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Contraindictions are:   a list of circumstances or medical condtitions under which the medication should not be used.  
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An agonist is:   a drug that stimulates or prolongs the response of a drug or a physiologic action  
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An antagonist:   binds to the agonist's receptor site, preventing the agonist from binding there and causing its desired effect.  
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The prefix that designates 1000 times in the metric system is:   Kilo  
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The basic unit of measure for weight in the metric system is the:   gram  
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The number of milliliters in an ounce is:   30 ml  
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The number of milliters in a cup is:   240 ml  
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Medication used to relieve pain is a/an:   analgesic  
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A drug for high potential additiona and abuse is a/an:   controlled substance  
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Anesthesia produced by marked cooling is:   Cryoansethesia  
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An example of a type of drug used to prevent disease is a/an:   vaccine  
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The route of administration that produces the most immediate action is:   IV  
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Saying that a drug is to be given hs means that:   it should be taken at bedtime  
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The needle gauge most appropriate for local infiltration is:   25 gauge  
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A contrast medium used when performing a cholangiogram is:   diatrizoate sodium (Hypaque)  
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Amnesia is:   lack of recall  
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Anaphylaxis is:   immediate manifestation of a hypersensitivity to a specific substance, usually resulting in respiratory distress and vascular collapse  
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Anesthesia is:   lack of sensation  
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Antagonist is:   a drug that blocks the action of another drug or physiologic action without producing any effect of its own  
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Antimuscarinic means:   (formerly known as anticholinergic) agents that block cholinergic (parasympathetic) effects, such as salivation and bradycardia  
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Aspiration as applies to anethesia means:   inadvertent inhalation of gastric contents or a foreign body into the lungs  
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Biotechnology is:   source of drugs that are genetically engineered in the laboratory; also referred to as recombinant DNA technology  
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Buccal   refers to the cheek; buccal medication administration is considered topical; the medication is placed between the cheek and the teeth and allowed to dissolve and/or be absorbed  
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Capnography   system for monitoring the exhaled amount of carbon dioxide  
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Contraindication:   a reason why a specific procedure or drug may be undesirable or improper in a particular situation  
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Doppler   ultrasonic device used to identify and assess vascular status of peripheral arteries and veins by magnifying the sound of the blood moving through the vessel  
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Drug:   13. a substance used as medicine for the diagnosis, treatment, cure, mitigation, or prevention (prophylaxis) of disease or a condition  
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Generic:   14. nonproprietary name for a drug that is a shortened version of the chemical name or gives a reference to the intended use  
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Homeostasis   stable physiologic state  
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Hypnosis   altered state of consciousness in relation to the patient’s perception of the surgical environment and surgical procedure  
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Iatrogenic   an unavoidable effect or disease induced by pharmacologic therapy  
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Indication   a reason to perform a specific procedure or prescribe a certain drug  
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Induction:   The second stage of anesthesia in which the patient is given induction drugs and intubated. The patient's level of consciousness changes from alert to unconscious; reflexes are depressed.  
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Intra-articular   within a joint  
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Larynogospasm   22. sudden, involuntary contraction of the larynx that is capable of causing partial or total occlusion of the larynx  
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Intrathecal   within the subdural space  
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NPO   nothing by mouth(Latin – nil per os)  
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PACU   post anesthesia care unit  
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Parenteral   other than enteral, by injection  
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Pharmacodynamics   term describing the interaction of drug molecules with the target cells; the resulting action is biochemical and physiologic  
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Pharmacokinetics   term used to describe the entire process of the drug’s activity within the body; the process of pharmacokinesis involves absorption, distribution, biotransformation (metabolism), and excretion  
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Pharmacology   the study of drugs and their actions  
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Prophylaxis   prevention of disease or a condition  
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Synergist   action of one agent increase the action of the other agent when delivered together  
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Topical   applied to the skin or mucous membrane to provide a localized or systemic effect  
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Volatile Agents   group of liquids whose potent evaporative vapors, when inhaled, produce general anesthesia by depressing the CNS  
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C   Celcius  
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m   Meter, micrometer, or minim  
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kg   Kilogram  
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L   liter  
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mL   microliter  
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F   Fahrenheit  
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mm   millimeter  
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mg   milligram  
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g   gram  
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ung   microgram  
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lb   pound  
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mcg   microgram  
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oz   ounce  
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cm   centimeter  
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mEq   milliequivalen  
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cc   cubic centimeter  
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IV   Intravenous  
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PO   by mouth  
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IM   intramuscular  
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DVT   deep vein thrombosis  
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UTI   urinary tract infection  
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PONV   by mouth, nausea and vomiting  
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GERD   gastroesophageal reflux disease  
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ARDS   adult respiratory distress syndrome  
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LMA   laryngeal mask airway  
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ETT   endotracheal tube  
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SARA   system for anesthetic and respiratory analysis  
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ABG   arterial blood gas  
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PT   prothrombin time  
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PTT   partial thromboplastin time  
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CSF   cerebrospinal fluid  
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CNS   central nervous system  
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USP   United States Pharmacopeia  
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FDA   Food and Drug Administration  
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BIS   bispectral index monitor  
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1 m   36.37 inches  
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1 inch   2.54 cm  
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1 mL   1 cc  
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2 oz   60 cc  
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1 gram   1000 mg  
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1 kg   2.2 lbs  
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1 cc   14-15 minims  
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1 L   1000 cc  
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Boiling Point 212 degrees F   100 degrees C  
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1 minim   1 gtt  
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1 oz   30 cc  
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98.6 degrees F   37 degrees C  
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100 mL   100 cc  
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1 meter   1000 cm  
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analgesic   relieves pain  
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anesthetic   produces partial or complete loss of sensation  
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antibiotic   prevents or treats infections  
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anticholinergic   blocks parasympathetic impulses  
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anticoagulant   prevents clots or thrombus formations  
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antiemetic   prevents or treats nausea and vomiting  
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anti-inflammatory   prevents or treats pain, redness, swelling or heat  
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antipyretic   relieves fever  
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controlled substance   drugs with the potential for addiction  
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contrast media   appears radio paque on an x-ray  
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cycloplegic   paralyzes the ciliary muscle of the eye  
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diuretic   increases urine output or edema  
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dye   colors or marks tissue  
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fibrinolytic   dissolves clots or thrombus - enzyme  
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hemostatic   enhances formation of clot or thrombus  
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hormone   secretion of endrocrine gland  
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miotic   constricts pupil  
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mydriatic   dialates pupil  
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sedative   reduces mental anxiety and promotes sleep  
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vasocontrictor   increases blood pressure  
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lidocaine   antiarrhythmia and anesthetic  
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dantrolene   treatment for MH  
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epinephrine   hormone vasoconstrictor  
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benzodiazepines   preoperative sedative  
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atropine   anticholinergic - drecreases musoucs secretions or treats bradycardia  
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nitrous oxide   gas anesthetic may increase ear pressure  
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heparin   anticoagulant use for vascular cases  
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thrombin   hemostatic agent never given IV  
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mannitol   osmotic diuretic  
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Bacitracin   antibiotic  
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adrenaline/epinephrine   Adrenergic/hormone/vasoconstrictor  
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Ancef/Cefazolin sodium   Antibiotic/cephalosporin  
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Anectine/Succinylcholine chloride   Neuromuscular blockage agent; depolarizing muscle relaxer  
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Benadryl/Diphenhydramine   Antihistamine  
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Coumadin/Warfarin sodium   Anticoagulant  
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Dantrium/Dantrolene sodium   MH (malignant hyperthermia) antagonist  
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Decadron/Dexamethasone   Anti-inflammatory/steroid  
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Demerol/Meperidine hcl   Analgesic/narcotic analgesic  
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Flagyl/Metronidazole   Antifungal/amebicide/antiprotozoal  
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Gelfoam/Absorbable hemostatic gelatin   Hemostatic agent  
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Heparin/Heparin sodium   Anticoagulant  
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Humulin/Insulin, human   hormone  
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Kantrex/Kanamycin sulfate   antibiotic  
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Lasix/Furosemide   Diuretic  
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Lidocaine/Xylocaine hydrochloride   Anti-arrythmic/anesthetic  
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Marcaine/Bupivicaine hcl   Anesthetic/amide nerve blockade  
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Narcan/Naloxone hydrochloride   Narcotic antagonist  
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Papverine/Papaverine hydrochloride   Vasopressor/vasodilator  
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Pitocin/Oxytocin   Hormone  
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Renografin   Contrast media  
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Silvadene/Silver sulfadiazine   Anti-infective/sulfonamide  
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Sodium pentothal/Thiopental sodium   Anesthetic/induction agent  
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Solu-cortef/Hydrocortisone sodium succinate   Steroid anti-inflammatory  
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Sublimaze/Fentanyl citrate   Narcotic analgesic  
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Surgical/Oxycel/Oxidized cellulose   Hemostatic agent  
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Tagamet/Cimetidine   Antacid/histamine blocker  
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Toradol/Ketoralac tromethamine   Nonnarcotic analgesic  
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Tracrium/Atracurium besylate   Non-depolarizing muscle relaxer or neuromuscular blockage agent  
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Valium/Diazepam   Sedative tranquilizer/ benzodiazepine  
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Versed/Midazolam hydrochloride   Sedative tranquilizer/benzodiazepine  
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Wydase/Hyaluronidase   Enzyme/anesthesia additive  
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