Assignment 1. Open the Drug Worksheet (SUR 140 Drug Worksheet.rtf ) and save it to your computer. Then, using your word processor, fill in the requested information. Use drug reference books or online drug information resources to find some basic pharmac
Chapter 6
Review Questions
1. What is the difference between contrast media and dyes?
2. Why should the patient’s medical history for allergies be considered before a contrast medium is administered?
3. How does isosulfan blue (Lymphazurin) help the surgeon to find the sentinel node?
4. How is methylene blue used in a TDS?
5. Why would acetic acid be used instead of Lugol solution for cervical biopsy?
Review Questions
1. How does the nephron work to eliminate waste products and excess water?
2. How do diuretics work?
3. Which structures of the nephron are affected by diuretics?
4. Why would a diuretic be prescribed for long-term use?
5. What is a common adverse effect of long-term diuretic therapy on a patient? How does that condition affect the administration of a general anesthetic?
6. What type of patient may come to surgery on long-term diuretic therapy?
7. Why are diuretics used intraoperatively?
8. Which diuretics are used intraoperatively?