Question 1

In order to provide symptomatic relief of minor surface irritation and injury (minor burns,abrasions,and so forth),local anesthetics are typically applied

Accepted Answer

A)  intravenously 
B)  intrathecally 
C)  topically 
D)  by inhalation 
A)  intravenously 
B)  intrathecally 
C)  topically 
D)  by inhalation C

Question 2

Absorption of local anesthetics into the system circulation is dangerous because these drugs can

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease the force of cardiac contraction 
B)  cause bradycardia 
C)  inhibit respiratory control centers in the CNS 
D)  all the above are true 
E)  none of the above are true 
A)  decrease the force of cardiac contraction 
B)  cause bradycardia 
C)  inhibit respiratory control centers in the CNS 
D)  all the above are true 
E)  none of the above are true D

Question 3

Differential nerve block occurs because small diameter,unmyelinated neurons that convey _______ are the most sensitive to local anesthetics.

Accepted Answer

A)  pain 
B)  temperature 
C)  touch 
D)  proprioception 
E)  motor impulses 
A)  pain 
B)  temperature 
C)  touch 
D)  proprioception 
E)  motor impulses A

Question 4

Local anesthetics are sometimes used to treat complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS),known also as reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS),by administering the drug

Accepted Answer

A)  intra-arterially into the affected limb 
B)  near the sympathetic chain ganglia that innervate the affected limb 
C)  into the third ventricle of the brain 
D)  into the fourth ventricle of the brain 
E)  none of the above; local anesthetics are not used to treat this problem 
A)  intra-arterially into the affected limb 
B)  near the sympathetic chain ganglia that innervate the affected limb 
C)  into the third ventricle of the brain 
D)  into the fourth ventricle of the brain 
E)  none of the above; local anesthetics are not used to treat this problem

Question 5

Local anesthetics inhibit action potential propagation along neuronal axons by blocking the opening of ________ channels.

Accepted Answer

A)  potassium 
B)  sodium 
C)  chloride 
D)  calcium 
E)  magnesium 
A)  potassium 
B)  sodium 
C)  chloride 
D)  calcium 
E)  magnesium

Question 6

Intravenous regional anesthesia (Bier block)is achieved by

Accepted Answer

A)  injecting a local anesthetic into a peripheral vein located in a selected limb 
B)  injecting a general anesthetic into a peripheral vein located in a selected limb 
C)  injecting a local anesthetic into the superior vena cava 
D)  injecting a local anesthetic into the inferior vena cava 
A)  injecting a local anesthetic into a peripheral vein located in a selected limb 
B)  injecting a general anesthetic into a peripheral vein located in a selected limb 
C)  injecting a local anesthetic into the superior vena cava 
D)  injecting a local anesthetic into the inferior vena cava

Question 7

Local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST)is typically treated by administering

Accepted Answer

A)  general anesthetics 
B)  an emulsion of lipid compounds that soak up the lipophilic local anesthetic molecules 
C)  an amphetamine or other CNS stimulant to reduce CNS excitation caused by the local anesthetic 
D)  a beta blocker to reverse myocardial depression caused by the local anesthetic 
E)  other drugs that block sodium channels throughout the body 
A)  general anesthetics 
B)  an emulsion of lipid compounds that soak up the lipophilic local anesthetic molecules 
C)  an amphetamine or other CNS stimulant to reduce CNS excitation caused by the local anesthetic 
D)  a beta blocker to reverse myocardial depression caused by the local anesthetic 
E)  other drugs that block sodium channels throughout the body

Question 8

Local anesthetics can be administered via all of the following routes EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  transdermally 
B)  subcutaneous infiltration 
C)  direct injection into the epidural space 
D)  direct injection into the third ventricle of the brain 
E)  direct injection into the subarachnoid space 
A)  transdermally 
B)  subcutaneous infiltration 
C)  direct injection into the epidural space 
D)  direct injection into the third ventricle of the brain 
E)  direct injection into the subarachnoid space

Exam 12: Local Anesthetics

In order to provide symptomatic relief of minor surface irritation and injury (minor burns,abrasions,and so forth),local anesthetics are typically applied

Absorption of local anesthetics into the system circulation is dangerous because these drugs can

Differential nerve block occurs because small diameter,unmyelinated neurons that convey _______ are the most sensitive to local anesthetics.

Local anesthetics are sometimes used to treat complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS),known also as reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS),by administering the drug

Local anesthetics inhibit action potential propagation along neuronal axons by blocking the opening of ________ channels.

Intravenous regional anesthesia (Bier block)is achieved by

Local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST)is typically treated by administering

Local anesthetics can be administered via all of the following routes EXCEPT

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