Anesthetics

Question 0

Can cause malignant hyperthermia and sensitizes catecholamines

Answer 0

Halothane

Question 1

What is the most potent anesthetic?

Answer 1

halothane

Question 2

They cause increased intracranial pressure

Answer 2

Halogenated anesthetics (halothane, isoflurane, methoxyflurane, sevoflurane

Question 3

They cause a decrease in arterial blood pressure

Answer 3

Halogenated hydrocarbons

Question 4

An anesthetic that is metabolized in the liver and can cause significant hepatic toxicity

Answer 4

Halothanel

Question 5

A halogen anesthetic that is less hepatotoxic than halothane but can cause arrhythmia and smells like poo

Answer 5

Isoflurane

Question 6

The newest inhalation agent that has a rapid onset and rapid recovery with high potency.

Answer 6

Sevoflurane

Question 7

Has a low blood solubility, but has a really high MAC, no muscle relaxing effect, and can cause diffusion hypoxia

Answer 7

Nitrous oxide

Question 8

Facilitate GABA induced Cl entry into neurons, leading to CNS depression. Rapid onset with short action allowing for quick recovery.

Answer 8

Barbituates:
Thiopental (Pentothal)
Methohexital (Brevital)

Question 9

Cause amnesia but are insufficent for anesthesia

Answer 9

Benzodiazapines (Midazolam (versed))

Question 10

Injection anesthetic that has a rapid induction and recovery from anesthesia. It may be given alone or used for induction. May result in injection pain

Answer 10

Propofol (diprivan)

Question 11

Is a dissociative anesthetic that results in awareness but no muscle movement. Can cause delirium and hallucinations and is abused.

Answer 11

Ketamine (ketalar)