Management of Hypotension in Anaesthesia
Dr Philip Judge
The most effective fluid to administer to a patient requiring fluid therapy for management of hypotension in anaesthesia is…
a) 5% dextrose
b) Hydroxy-ethyl starch
c) Lactated Ringer’s solution
d) 0.9% NaCl
e) 3% NaCl
Correct Answer - (b)
Which of the following drugs has the greatest effect on reducing cardiac contractility
a) Isoflurane
b) Atropine
c) Acepromazine
d) Ketamine
e) Dexmedetomidine
Correct Answer -(a)
What is the smallest approximate percentage decrease in heart rate from pre-anaesthetic levels may be sufficient to decrease cardiac output and blood pressure
a) 10%
b) 20%
c) 30%
d) 40%
e) 50%
Correct Answer -(c)
High-volume, rapid-rate administration can be an effective method of counteracting isoflurane-induced hypotension in normovolaemic dogs
a) True
b) False
Correct Answer -(b)
Ephedrine is commonly used in the management of hypotension in dogs and cats. Which adrenergic receptors does it stimulate?
a) Alpha-1
b) Alpha-2
c) Beta-1
d) Beta-2
e) All of the above
Correct Answer -(e)
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