General Anesthetics

Question 1

Contraindications

Answer 1

Those with pregnancy, glaucoma, and susceptibility to malignant hyperthermia

Question 2

Adverse Effects

Answer 2

Myocardial depression, hepatotoxicity, respiration depression, malignant hyperthermia

Question 3

Adverse Effects with moderate sedation

Answer 3

respiratory arrest

Question 4

Effects of General Anesthetics on Respiratory Systems

Answer 4

Depressed muscles and patterns of respiration - alter gas exchange - impair oxygenation - airway irritation

Question 5

Effects of General Anesthetics on Cardiovascular Systems

Answer 5

Depressed myocardium - hypotension - tachycardia - bradycardia in response to vagal stimulation

Question 6

Effects of General Anesthetics on Cerebrovascular Systems

Answer 6

Increased intracranial blood volume - increased intracranial pressure

Question 7

Effects of General Anesthetics on Gastrointestinal Systems

Answer 7

Reduced hepatic blood flow

Question 8

Effects of General Anesthetics on Renal Systems

Answer 8

Decreased glomerular filtration

Question 9

Effects of General Anesthetics on Skeletal Muscle Systems

Answer 9

Relaxation of muscles

Question 10

Effects of General Anesthetics on Cutaneous Circulation Systems

Answer 10

Vasodilation

Question 11

Effects of General Anesthetics on CNS Systems

Answer 11

CNS depression - blurred vision - nystagmus - decreased level of consciousness