Anesthetic Agents Flashcards
What is a neuroleptanalgesic a combination of?
an opioid and a tranquilizer
Anticholinergic drugs block acetylcholine release where?
the Muscarinic receptors of the parasympathetic system
What is the best treatment for bradycardia caused by dexdetomidine?
Atipamezole
What reverses opioids?
naloxone
Which drug willprecipirate out when mixed with other drugs?
Diazepam
Which drug is well suited to induce dogs with severe cardiac disease?
Etomidate
What is an example of a dissociative anesthetic?
Ketamine
What is one disadvantage of etomidate?
animals may demonstrate excitement during recovery
An anesthetic agent with a low blood-gas partition coefficient will result in ____ induction and recovery time?
fast
Which anesthetic gas has the lowest blood-gas partition coefficient?
sevoflurane
What is the ideal vaporizer setting to maintain surgical anesthesia safely?
1.5 x MAC
What is one problem frequently associated with recovery from tiletamine-zolazepam (telazol) in dogs?
excitement
What are some factors that affect the concentration of propofol entering the brain?
- perfusion of the brain
- lipid solubility of the drug
- plasma protein levels
- the rate given
What effects are common after administration of a dissociative?
- increased blood pressure
- increased heart rate
- increased CSF pressure
- increased intraocular pressure.
What is a common adverse effect of isoflurane?
respiratory depression
