crossword terms anesthesia

pain originating from the internal organs

visceral

the volume of a normal breath

tidal volume

pain originating from the musculoskeletal or integumentary system

somatic

rapid heart rate

tachycardia

a drug that binds to and partially stimulates receptors

partial agonists

a state of profound sedation and analgesia induced by the simultaneous administration of an opioid and a tranquilizer

neuroleptanalgesia

inability to coordinate movement

ataxia

dilation of the pupil

mydriasis

a temporary absence of spontaneous breathing

apnea

an interaction between two drugs in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects

synergistic

a rhythmic, involuntary oscillation of both eyes

nystagmus

severe abdominal pain of sudden onset caused by a variety of conditions including obstruction, twisting, or spasm of the intestinal tract

colic

anxiety, uneasiness, and restlessness most often produced by opioids; the opposite of euphoria

dysphoria

involuntary muscle twitching

fasciculations

the breathing passages and tubes that convey fresh oxygen from the source to the alveoli, but in which no gas exchange can occur

dead space

a drug that binds to more than one receptor type, simultaneously stimulating at least one and blocking at least one

agonist antagonist

a drug that’s binds to but doesn’t stimulate receptors

antagonist

constriction of the pupil

miosis

a breathing pattern, most often seen during dissociative anesthesia, in which there is a pause for several seconds at the end of the inspiratory phase, followed by a short, quick expiratory phase

apneustic

a drug that binds to and stimulates the receptor

agonist