Ch. 9 IV Anesthethetics Flashcards
1
Q
Which IV induction agent has an active metabolite?
A
Thiopental
2
Q
Which IV induction agents cause pain on injection?
A
Propofol, methohexital, etomidate
3
Q
Which IV induction agents are water-soluble?
A
Ketamine up to 20% sol’n, midazolam, thiopental, propofol (slightly and metabolite is water-soluble)
4
Q
Which IV induction agent is displaced from proteins by NSAIDS?
A
Thiopental
5
Q
In what patients are unpleasant emergence reactions with ketamine most common in?
A
> 15y/o, female, dreamer, w/ atropine or droperidol premed, ketamine dose >2mg/kg
6
Q
How can unpleasant ketamine emergence reactions be attenuated?
A
Midazolam, lorazepam or diazepam
7
Q
Which IV induction agent should never be given intra-arterial?
A
Thiopental
