anaesthetics Flashcards
1
Q
Which drug reverses midazolam?
A
Flumezanil
2
Q
Which anaesthetic agent is associated with hepatotoxicity?
A
Halothane
3
Q
Which anaesthetic agent has anti emetic properties?
A
Propofol
4
Q
What is the management for local anaesthetic toxicity?
A
IV 20% lipid emulsion
5
Q
how long before surgery should COCP be stopped?
A
4 weeks
6
Q
name of depolarising muscle relaxant used for rapid sequence induction?
A
suxamethonium
7
Q
when is suxamethonium contraindicated?
A
pts with penetrating eye injuries or acute narrow angle glaucoma
-> increases intraocular pressure
8
Q
management of malignant hyperthermia?
A
dantrolene (prevents Ca2+ release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum)
9
Q
electrolyte imbalance caused by suxamethonium?
A
hyperkalaemia
10
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