General Anesthetics (M2) Flashcards

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What are the major effects of anesthesia?

A
  1. unconsciousness
  2. amnesia
  3. analgesia
  4. inhibition of autonomic reflexes
  5. skeletal muscle relaxation
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What are combinations of drugs used to get the best anesthesia effects called?

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Monitored anesthesia care (MAC)

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What are the factors controlling the uptake of inhaled anesthetics?

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  1. alveolar concentration
  2. solubility
  3. cardiac output
  4. alveolar-venous partial pressure difference
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To achieve a high concentration of an inspired drug, is it best for the drug to have high solubility or low solubility?

A

low solubility

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What are the renal effects of anesthesia drugs?

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decrease glomerular filtration rate, urine flow

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What is the acute toxicity syndrome caused by anesthesia drugs in which there is an increase in calcium concentration in skeletal muscles?

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malignant hyperthermia syndrome

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How do you treat malignant hyperthermia syndrome?

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  1. dantrolene
  2. reduce body temp
  3. restore acid-base balance and electrolytes
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