CST Domain 8: Surgical Pharmacology Welcome to your CST Domain 8: Surgical Pharmacology 1. CST: Surgical Pharmacology What is the primary action of anticholinergic medications used during surgery? A. Increase heart rate B. Decrease blood pressure C. Promote wound healing D. Reduce saliva production None 2. CST: Surgical Pharmacology Which medication is commonly used for its antiemetic properties in the post-operative phase? A. Ondansetron B. Fentanyl C. Epinephrine D. Lidocaine None 3. CST: Surgical Pharmacology What is the mechanism of action of local anesthetics like lidocaine? A. They stimulate the central nervous system to reduce pain. B. They block sodium channels on nerve cells, preventing pain signal transmission. C. They increase blood flow to the surgical site to reduce pain. D. They decrease the inflammatory response in the body to alleviate pain. None 4. CST: Surgical Pharmacology Which drug is commonly used as a neuromuscular blocking agent to facilitate endotracheal intubation? A. Morphine B. Vecuronium C. Dopamine D. Atropine None 5. CST: Surgical Pharmacology What is the primary use of mannitol during neurosurgical procedures? A. To reduce intracranial pressure B. To increase blood pressure C. To prevent infection D. To induce anesthesia None 6. CST: Surgical Pharmacology What is the purpose of administering epinephrine with local anesthetics? A. To prolong the effect of the anesthetic B. To induce rapid anesthesia C. To reduce the risk of bleeding D. A and C None 7. CST: Surgical Pharmacology Which medication is primarily used to reverse the effects of opioids in the post-operative setting? A. Naloxone B. Midazolam C. Ketorolac D. Neostigmine None 8. CST: Surgical Pharmacology For what purpose is dexamethasone often administered during surgery? A. To control bleeding B. To reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) C. To induce hypotension D. To accelerate wound healing None 9. CST: Surgical Pharmacology What is the primary effect of administering a bolus of crystalloid fluids during surgery? A. Increase urine output B. Promote wound healing C. Expand blood volume D. Reduce blood sugar levels None 10. CST: Surgical Pharmacology Which medication is used as an anticoagulant to prevent blood clots during vascular surgery? A. Warfarin B. Aspirin C. Heparin D. Acetaminophen None 1 out of 10 Time is Up! Time's up
