Induction Agents Flashcards

1
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what are the names of the stages of anesthesia according to unit 2

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analgesia, delirium, surgical anesthesia, and medullary paralysis

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a patient in stage 1 of anesthesia should be able to

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open their eyes on command, breathe normally, maintain airway, and tolerate mild stimuli

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3
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what might you see during stage 2: delirium of anesthesia

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cv instability, rapid ocular movements, laryngospasm, emesis

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4
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how long does stage 2 of anesthesia typically last

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30s-1 min

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5
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5 components of surgical anesthesia

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hypnosis, analgesia, muscle relaxation, sympatholysis, and amnesia

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6
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in stage 4 of anesthesia the patient is experiencing

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loss of all reflexes, marked hypotension and flaccid paralysis

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7
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what is the gold standard induction agent

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barbiturates

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8
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MOA of barbiturates

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potentiate GABA A activity; mimics GABA with activity on glutamine, adenosine, and neuronal nach receptors

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9
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barbiturates do what to CBF and CMRO2

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decreases by 55%

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10
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cerebral vasoconstriction is a positive attribute of barbs because

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it decreases CBF and CMRO2 and has anticonvulsant properties

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11
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barbiturates have no

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analgesic properties

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12
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barbiturates have a rapid onset and awakening due to

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rapid redistribution

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13
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with prolonged infusion, barbs have

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a long context sensitive half time

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14
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at 30 minutes, how much barbiturate is left in the brain

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10%

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15
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what is the site of initial redistribution of barbs

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skeletal muscle

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16
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we dose barbiturates on

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ibw

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17
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excretion of barbiturates is through

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kidneys

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18
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where are barbs metabolized

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hepatocytes

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19
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what do barbiturates preferentially bind

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albumin 70-85%

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20
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a non ionized drug favors an

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acidic environment

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21
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an ionized drug favors an

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alkalotic environment

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22
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what is the fat/blood coefficient for thiopental

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11

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23
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E 1/2 time of thiopental is longer than

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prop and etom

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24
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methohexital has a ______ lipid solubility than pentothal despite having a _____ non ionized form

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lower; 76%

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25
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What excitatory phenomena is methohexital associated with

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hiccoughs and myoclonus

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26
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a continuous infusion of methohexital could cause

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post op sz activity

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27
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methohexital causes seizures in patients undergoing temporal lobe resections d/t lowering the seizure threshold; but during this procedure, it may decrease sz duration

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ECT

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28
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list the most important CV side effects of methohexital and the dose associated with it

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when given 5 mg/kg, we can see a decrease in sbp 10-20 mmhg, a decrease in hr 15-20 bpm; we can see histamine release and may need to have vasopressin ready; and we can see lack of baroreceptor response in patients with CHF, hypovolemia, and beta blockade

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29
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list the most important pulmonary effects of methohexital

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depresses medulla and pontine causing apnea; makes patient less sensitive to CO2 causing slow return to spontaneous ventilation

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30
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in someone who has a decreased ventilatory drive, how would we prepare for extubation

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slow the frequency of the vent, decrease tidal volume, and let CO2 build up to trigger spontaneous respiration

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31
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what kind of monitoring is required for administration of barbiturates

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somatosensory evoke potential or SSEP

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32
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what is one side effect to be wary of that may occur days after the administration of barbs

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enzyme induction appx 2-7 days post infusion; especially can deactivate anticoagulants

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33
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rapid injection of propofol will can unconsiousness in

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30s

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34
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lecithen is associated with

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egg yolk

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35
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MOA of propofol

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modulator of GABA A receptor causing transmembrane chloride conductance to increase

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36
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where is propofol cleared the most

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the lungs

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37
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main metabolism of prop is

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cyp450

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38
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e 1/2 time of propofol

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30 mins to 1 1/2 hours

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39
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context sensitive half time of an 8 hour propofol infusion

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40 minutes

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40
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the context sensitive half time of prop is shorter than

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barbiturates

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41
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what are props’ metabolites

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glucuronide and sulphate

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42
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what is cleared the fastest between ketamine, propofol, and etomidate

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propofol

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43
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propofol will do what to blood pressure and heart rate

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decrease it

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44
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etomidate will do what to blood pressure and heart rate

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have no effect

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45
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ketmine will do what to blood pressure and heart rate

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increase it

46
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are we concerned about giving propofol to people with renal disease, liver disease, or pregnancy? why?

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the drug can be metabolized elsewhere besides the liver; there is no influence on the kidneys for clearance; the fetus can rapidly clear propofol

47
Q

TIVA stands for

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total IV anesthesia or balanced anesthesia

48
Q

children require higher doses of propofol because

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they have a larger distribution volume and clearance rate

49
Q

what % would we consider lowering the dose of prop for elderly patients

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25-50%

50
Q

propfol has these unconventional benefits

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anti itch, antiemetic, antioxidant properties

51
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list the CNS side effects of propofol

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decreases CMRO2 , CBF, and ICP; large doses may decrease CPP; myoclonus; no SSEP suppression

52
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list the CV side effects of propofol

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decreased SBP, SVR, SNS response, intracellular calcium, and baroreceptor reflexes - may have profound bradycardia and asystole with healthy adult patients; some s/e can be modulated by DL stimulus

53
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list pulm side effects of propofol

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dose dependent suppression of ventilation; lungs maintain hypoxic drive; painful surgical stimulation counteracts ventilatory depressant effects

54
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surigcal infusions of propofol don’t cause any hepatic or renal issues; however, prolonged infusions may cause

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hepatocellular injurt, PRIS, green urine from phenols, and cloudy urine

55
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what is PRIS and what elements are involved

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propofol infusion syndrome; > 75 mcg/kg/min doses; can cause fatal bradycardia in children; lactic acidosis, bradydysrhythmias, and rhabdo

56
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name some miscellaneous s/e of propofol

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decrease IOP, pain on injection, inhibition of platelet aggregation, allergic reactions, prolonged myoclonus

57
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Oxybarbituates such as methohexital have an oxygen in their second position; thiopental has what element in its second position that makes it more lipid soluble

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sulfur

58
Q

what ring is present in etom

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imidazole

59
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etom is ___ soluble in acid and ____ soluble in physiologic pH

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water; lipid

60
Q

what percent of etom is propylene glycol

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35%

61
Q

etom has a high incidence of

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myoclonus

62
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etom onset

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1 minute

63
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what percent bound is etom to albumin

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76%

64
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how is etom metabolized

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hydrolized by hepatic microsomal enzymes

65
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e 1/2 time of etom

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2-5 hours

66
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how is etom eliminated

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in the urine

67
Q

etom is cleared 5x faster than

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thiopental

68
Q

etom is best for patients with an

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unstable cv system

69
Q

does etom have analgesic properties

A

no

70
Q

from greatest to least, list some induction agents by myoclonus incidence

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etom, thiopental, methohexital, propofol

71
Q

how can we offset the incidence of myoclonus with admin of etom

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give 1-2 mcg/kg fentanyl

72
Q

adrenocortical suppression is common in what drug? what does it cause

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etom; severe HPN and increase in mechanical ventilation time

73
Q

enzyme inhibition of etom can last

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4-8 hours after initial dose

74
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caution in giving etom to

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sepsis and hemorrhaging patients; sz patients d/t myoclonic effect

75
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list the most significant cns effects of etom

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decreases cbf and cmro2 by 35-45%; decreases ICP; more frequent excitatory spikes on eeg; may activate sz foci and increase amplitude of SSEP

76
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list the most significant cv effects of etom

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minimal changes in hr, sv, co, and contractility; at high doses, may cause sudden hpn with hypovolemia

77
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list the most significant pulm effects of etom

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less potent ventilatory depressant than thiopental; rapid iv injection will cause apnea; decreases in Vt are offset by compensatory increase in respiratory rate; stimulates co2 medullary centers

78
Q

ketamine is a derivative of

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pcp - phenylcyclidine

79
Q

ketamine has both ____ and ____ properties

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analgesic and amnestic

80
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what would you expect to see in a pt after administration of ketamine

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slow nystagmus; wakefulness, but noncommunicative; hypertonus and purposeful skeletal muscle movement

81
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etom has no ____ __ _______ like propofol does

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no pain on injection

82
Q

what is the preservative behind ketamine

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benzothonium chloride

83
Q

S-ketamine has what better analgesic effects

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2x greater than racemic and 4x greater than r-ketamine

84
Q

racemic ketamine acts like which illicit drug? in what way?

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cocaine in that it blocks reuptake of catecholamines

85
Q

primary excitatory nt in the cns

A

glutamate

86
Q

which kind of binding does ketamine do and where does it bind

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non competitive to the nmda receptor and opioid receptors

87
Q

ketamine has weak action here

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gaba and sigma receptors

88
Q

peak plasma concentration of ketamine in

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1 minute

89
Q

duration of action of ketamine

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10-20 mins

90
Q

ketamine is _x more lipid soluble than thiopental

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5-10

91
Q

Vd of ketamine

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3 L

92
Q

e 1/2 time of ketamine

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2-3 hours

93
Q

ketamine is cleared and metabolized by

A

the liver

94
Q

active metabolite of ketamine

A

norketamine

95
Q

ketamine is excreted by

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the kidneys

96
Q

tolerance to ketamine is most likely to develop in

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burn patients

97
Q

5 different dosages of ketamine are for

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induction, maintenance, subanesthetic (analgesic), neuraxial, post op pedi hearts

98
Q

ketamine increases salivation; what can we give to combat this

A

glycopyrrolate

99
Q

full consciousness returns after how many minutes after admin of ketamine

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60-90 mins

100
Q

clinical uses for ketamine

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asthmatics, MH, hypovolemia; CAD cocktail; burn dressing changes; psychiatry; restless leg syndrome; reversal of opioid tolerance;

101
Q

avoid using ketamine in

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pulm and systemic htn and patients at risk for high icp

102
Q

list the cns effects of ketamine

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potent cerebral vasodilator –> increased icp, and increases cbf by 60%; myoclonus; increased amplitude of SSEP

103
Q

list the cv effects of ketamine

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resembles sns stimulation; unexpected drops in sbp due to depleted catecholamine stores

104
Q

list the pulm effects of ketamine

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no sig depression of ventilation; ventilatory response to co2 is maintained; upper airway skeletal muscle tone and reflexes remain intact; bronchodilator activity

105
Q

psychedelic effects of ketamine are? due to? how long might they last?

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morbid vivid colored dreams and hallucinations; due to depression of the inferior colliculus and medial geniculate nucleus; may last 24 hours

106
Q

we can prevent emergence delirium by giving

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benzos before ketamine

107
Q

name some miscellaneous s/e of ketamine

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inhibition of plt aggregation, free ca, and plasma cholinesterase

108
Q

ketamine may enhance the effects of these drugs

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succs - prolonged apnea; nmdbs - prolonged paralysis; volatile anesthetics - decrease sns stimulus

109
Q

we can blunt the effects of ketamine on the sns by

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administering benzos, volatiles, or n20 (nitrous)

110
Q

ketamine may be good for osa because

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it maintains upper airway reflexes