Anesthetic

Question 0

Propofol

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Mechanism: activates GABAa receptors, anti-emetic
Use: induction and maintenance of anesthesia, esp. outpatient
Side Effects: CNS depression, respiratory depression, pain on injection
Kinetics:quick onset, short duration, moderate elimination

• *causes intense, sometimes sexual dreams**
• *causes excitement on injection (similar to alcohol)**

Question 1

Sodium Thiopental

Answer 1

Mechanism: activates GABAa receptors
Use: induction of anesthesia
Side Effects: respiratory depression, CNS depression, Vasodilation, necrosis/inflammation if injected into artery
Kinetics: quick onset, short duration, slow elimination

• *good for patients with arrhythmias**
• *intense hangover effect**

Question 2

Etomidate

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Question 3

Ketamine

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Question 4

Midazolam

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Question 5

Isoflurane

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Question 6

Desflurane

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Question 7

Sevoflurane

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Question 8

Nitrous Oxide

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