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| topical administration of anesthetics |
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Definition
| Surface. Applied to mucus membranes. Very safe unless absorbed. |
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| Infiltration administration of anesthetics |
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Definition
| Field-block. Injected directly into tissue immediate to the surgical site. Blocks a specific group of nerves in a small area. |
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Term
| nerve block administration of anesthetics |
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Definition
| Injected directly into tissue that may be distal to the surgical site. |
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Term
| reginal administration of anesthetics |
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Definition
Affects a large, reginal area such as lower abdomen or legs. Spinal- injected into the cerebral spinal fluid.
Epidural-injected into the epidural space of the spinal cord. |
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Term
| general administration od anesthetics |
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Definition
| Stops all nervous activity in the brain. Causes total analgesei. Causes total loss of consciousness. |
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Term
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Definition
| cocaine (schedule II), benzocaine (Solarcaine) which is a topical OTC |
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Term
| Benefits of amides over esters |
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Definition
| Fewer side effects, longer duration of action |
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Definition
| lidocaine (Xylocaine), most common anesthetic |
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| Mechanism of action for esters and amides |
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Definition
| block sodium entry into neuron in order to prevent transmission of action potential along neuron |
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| Stages of general anesthesia. |
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Definition
State 1- loss of pain
Stage 2- excitement and hyperactivity
Stage 3- surgical anesthesia; surgery occurs
Stage 4- paralysis of medulla; AVOID this stage |
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| Catagories for local and regional anesthesia |
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Definition
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| Types of general anesthetic agents |
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Definition
IV agents (barbituates);
Inhales agents (nitrous oxide) |
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| Adverse effects of general anesthetics |
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Definition
| depress respiratory and cardiovascular function, decrease GI function, prolonged hypnotic effects |
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| Mechanism of action for general anesthetics |
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Definition
| prevent the flow of sodium into neurons in the brain which delays nerve impulses which reduces nerve activity |
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| What are transdermal medications? |
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Definition
| self adhesive patch. Ex. are cardiovascular drugs, hormones, allergy medications, pain meds. |
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Definition
| gels, creams, etc. applied directly to the skin. |
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Definition
| They deliver meds directly to the nose, eyes, and ears. |
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Term
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Definition
| They are used to deliver meds directly to the nose and throat. |
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