ABCS ABCS Anesthesia and Perioperative Care 2

Question 1

Which class of medications should typically be held before elective cosmetic surgery due to increased bleeding risk?

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulants and NSAIDs

Answer

Antihypertensives

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Proton pump inhibitors

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Thyroid hormone replacements

Question 2

What is the purpose of a 'time-out' procedure immediately before beginning a cosmetic surgery in the US?

Accepted Answer

To verify patient identity, procedure, and site to prevent wrong-site surgery

Answer

To allow the surgeon to rest before a long case

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To confirm anesthesia billing codes

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To review postoperative care instructions with the patient

Question 3

A cosmetic surgery patient develops laryngospasm during emergence from general anesthesia. What is the immediate intervention?

Accepted Answer

Apply positive pressure ventilation with 100% oxygen

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Administer oral antihistamines

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Place the patient in Trendelenburg position only

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Perform a chest X-ray immediately

Question 4

Which type of anesthesia is most appropriate for an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) performed in a US accredited outpatient surgical facility?

Accepted Answer

General anesthesia or deep sedation with local anesthesia

Answer

Topical anesthesia alone

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Spinal anesthesia alone without sedation

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No anesthesia with distraction therapy

Question 5

What is the significance of the Mallampati classification in preoperative anesthesia assessment for cosmetic surgery?

Accepted Answer

It predicts difficulty of endotracheal intubation based on oral cavity visibility

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It measures the patient's BMI

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It grades the severity of skin laxity

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It classifies the type of cosmetic implant needed

Question 6

Post-surgery nausea and vomiting (PONV) is especially concerning after cosmetic procedures because it can:

Accepted Answer

Increase tension on wound closures and raise hematoma risk

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Improve lymphatic drainage

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Accelerate tissue healing

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Reduce swelling and bruising