Describe the Physiological Effect That Results from the Administration of an Anticholinergic

question 3

Multiple Choice

Describe the physiological effect that results from the administration of an anticholinergic agent prior to the administration of general anesthetic agents.

• A) Anticholinergic drugs may be used as preanesthetic medications to prevent hypoxia.
• B) Anticholinergic drugs may be used as preanesthetic medications to prevent the increase in salivary and bronchial secretions induced by some anesthetics.
• C) Anticholinergic drugs may be used as preanesthetic medications to improve the transfer of oxygen and anesthetic across the lungs.
• D) All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Variable Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, which encourages steady response rates.

Responding

The act of giving a reaction or answer to a stimulus or question.

Reinforced

Strengthened or made more effective, often through repeated action or the application of an external stimulus.

Variable-Ratio

In behavioral psychology, a schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses.