Fundemental Pharmacology - Sedation and Analgesia (Part 1) The Basics

Question 1

Analgesics are defined as drugs that relieve pain, and are classified as:
Select ALL that apply.

Answer 1

Co-Analgesics
Adjuvants
Non-Opiod
Opiod

Question 2

NSAIDs mechanism of action is related to:

Answer 2

Inhibition of COX

Question 3

Which of the following NSAIDs has variable effects when given IV?

Answer 3

Ketoralac

Question 4

Cox-2 specific NSAIDs have reduced risk of GI bleeding

Answer 4

true

Question 5

Which of the following is an opioid antagonist

Answer 5

Narcan

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a common physical effect of narcotic drugs?

Answer 6

Cough

Question 7

Which of the following opioids has the best oral bio-availability?

Answer 7

Methadone

Question 8

Which of the following is true regarding Fentanyl’s pharmacokinetics?

Answer 8

Increased duration of action when tissue sites are saturated

Question 9

Which of the following is true regarding the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines?

Answer 9

Bind to GABA receptors to produce inhibitory actions

Question 10

Which of the following is true regarding barbiturates and benzodiazepines actions on GABA:

Answer 10

Benzodiazepines increase frequency of Chloride channel opening

Question 11

Which of the following are dose dependent effects of benzodiazepines and barbiturates?
Select ALL that apply.

Answer 11

Anticonvulsant
Anesthesia
Anxiolysis
Medullary depression

Question 12

Place the following stages of anesthesia in.order

Answer 12

Question 13

The mechanisms of action of general anesthetics are varied, but they generally decrease the threshold for firing of CNS neurons.
True or False?

Answer 13

false

Question 14

Which of the following general anesthetics does not work on GABAA receptors?

Answer 14

Ketamine