General Anesthetics Flashcards
1
Q
MOA of general anesthetics
A
- GABA agonism
- Na+ channel blockade
- Ca+ channel blockade
2
Q
2 types of anesthetics
A
- Generalize anesthetics
- Local anesthetics
3
Q
- HIGH blood/gas ratio =
- HIGH MAC =
A
- Slow onset/slow recovery
- Low Potency
4
Q
General Anesthetics use for Asthmatics
A
Enflurane (or Isoflurane)
5
Q
General Anesthetics use for Dental surgery
A
Nitrous Oxide
6
Q
General Anesthetics use for Children
A
Desflurane or Sevoflurane
7
Q
Dissociative anesthetic
A
Ketamine
8
Q
Anterograde amnesia
A
Mizadolam (BZD)
9
Q
No CV & lung depression
A
Etomidate
10
Q
Default induction anesthetic
A
Propofol
11
Q
what type of anesthetics are esters and amides
A
Local anesthetics
12
Q
MOA of Local anesthetics
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Na+ channel blockade
13
Q
Only vasoconstrictor local anesthetics
A
Cocaine
14
Q
1st LA
A
1st Natural: Cocaine
1st Synthetic: Procaine
15
Q
Universal LA
A
Lidocaine
16
Q
EMLA
A
Prilocaine + Lidocaine
17
Q
Most widely used long-acting amide LA for labor and delivery
A
Bupivacaine
