General Anesthetics Flashcards
1
Q
how do you determine the rate of induciton of GA?
A
the onset of anesthesia is inversely proportional to solubility of the anesthetic in the blood.
*the more soluble the agent is in blood, the more must be given to reach critical tension in the brain
2
Q
which anesthetic is associated with hepatotoxicity
A
halothane
3
Q
what are the 4 stages of anesthesia?
A
- analgesia
- delirium
- surgical anesthesia
- medulary paralysis
4
Q
what are H1 antihistamines useful for?
A
- treating dermatologic manifestations of an allergic response( chlorpheniramine)
- preoperative meds for sedation, antimetic properties, anticholinergic effects
- for controlling symtpoms of parkinsons
5
Q
what are H2 antihistamines used for?
A
reduce gastic acid secretion (cimetidine) ** know this drug
