General Anaesthetics IV Flashcards by Tara Singh | Brainscape

Q

Examples of IV anaesthetics

A

propofol

thiopental

etomidate

ketamine

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Q

MOA of propofol

A

potentiates GABA

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Q

adverse effects of Propofol

A

pain on injection

hypotension

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Q

when is propofol used?

A

induction agent

ICU

anti-emetic effects

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Q

MOA of thiopental

A

barbiturate - potentiates GABA

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Q

adverse effects on thiopental

A

laryngospasm

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Q

why does thiopental affect the brain quickly?

A

high lipid solubility

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Q

what is the MOA of etomidate?

A

potentiates GABA

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what are the adverse effects on etomidate?

A

adrenal suppression

myoclonus

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Q

which drug is used in cases of haemodynamic instability

A

etomidate

causes less hypotension

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Q

Moa of ketamine

A

blocks nmda receptors

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Q

adverse effects of ketamine

A

disorientation

hallucinations

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Q

which drug is useful in trauma

A

ketamine

as doesn’t cause drop in blood pressure

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Q

which drug acts as a dissociative anaesthetic?

A

ketamine

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