In this episode of The Nurse Anesthesia Podcast, Jeremy discusses questions and answers from the previous TNA podcast episodes 14 - POCUS of the Cricothyroid Membrane, 15 - How Anesthesia uses Ketamine, 19 - Push-dose Vasopressors, and 20 - Vasoplegic Syndrome.

Here are several examples of questions he discusses in the episode. For a complete review of all the questions, check out the episode wherever you listen to podcasts!

1. Which artery extends the length of the cricothyroid membrane?

• a. Superior thyroid artery 
• b.Inferior cricoid artery
• c.Transverse cricothyroid artery
• d.Anterior tracheal artery 

2. Which are two situations where ketamine can be used as an induction agent to secure an airway during an emergency situation? (SELECT 2)

• a. An agitated patient in the ED requiring intubation*
• b. Malignant hyperthermia
• c. Neuroleptic malignant syndrom
• d. Massive hemorrhage with hypotension* 

3. Which medication can be administered at the site of a norepinephrine intravenous extravasation?

• a. Epinephrine
• b. Methylene blue
• c. Phentolamine*
• d. Labetalol

4. After vasopressors, IV fluids, and vasopressin have been administered for suspected vasoplegic syndrome, which is the next most effective treatment? 

• a. Methylene blue*
• b. Verapamil 
• c. 5% Albumin
• d. Calcium chloride

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