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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
During surgery, there is an increased potential for arrhythmias when catecholamines are given with:
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Question 2 of 20
2. Question
General anesthetics potentiate the effects of which of the following drugs?
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Question 3 of 20
3. Question
The most dangerous metabolic side effect of general anesthesia that can occur during surgery is:
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Question 4 of 20
4. Question
Mr. Baltazar will be undergoing surgery with general anesthesia. The client should be given which of the following instructions preoperatively?
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Question 5 of 20
5. Question
Geneva is reviewing for her upcoming quiz in Pharmacology. She should be aware that local and regional anesthesia act by:
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
Which of the following statements about shivering is correct?
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Question 7 of 20
7. Question
Early signs and symptoms of local anesthetic toxicity include all but one of the following. Indicate the exception:
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Question 8 of 20
8. Question
A preoperative patient receives atropine before induction of anesthesia. The nurse caring for this patient understands that this agent is used to prevent:
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Question 9 of 20
9. Question
The nurse teaching a client who will receive thiopental (Pentothal) as an anesthetic explains what common adverse effects might occur?
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Question 10 of 20
10. Question
A client received lidocaine viscous before a gastroscopy was performed. Following the procedure, the nurse places a priority on what assessment?
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Question 11 of 20
11. Question
The nurse observes a co-worker preparing to administer a solution of lidocaine and epinephrine to a client with multiple premature ventricular contractions. The appropriate action by the nurse is to:
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Question 12 of 20
12. Question
During induction of anesthesia, the nurse notes the client becomes hyperactive and physically resists the treatment. The nurse concludes what interventions are needed?
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13. Question
The nurse receives the client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) following a procedure requiring general anesthesia. The most important assessment made by the nurse relates to the client’s:
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Question 14 of 20
14. Question
Nurse Gretchen is discussing the use of cocaine as a local anesthetic with a nursing student. Which statement by the student indicates understanding of this agent?
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15. Question
The client asks the nurse to explain the action of infiltration anesthesia. The nurse’s response is based on the knowledge that infiltration anesthesia:
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Question 16 of 20
16. Question
All narcotics, regardless of their origin, reduce pain by:
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Question 17 of 20
17. Question
In addition to analgesia, narcotic effects include:
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Question 18 of 20
18. Question
The half-life of morphine is:
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Question 19 of 20
19. Question
Which of the following statements about morphine is correct?
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Question 20 of 20
20. Question
When administering codeine, the nurse should be aware that:
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