Inhalation agents Flashcards
What is the MAC of N2O?
105% (least potent gas)
Is N2O organic or inorganic?
inorganic
T/F: N2O is not an effective analgesic.
False… it is
_____% of N20 + O2 with significantly reduce the MAC of other agents
70
N2O uses a ________ inhaled concentration
high
The ______________ effect speeds induction as fresh gas is drawn into the lung from the circuit
concentration
After using N20, remember to administer _________ in the PACU
O2
N2O stimulates the ________________
SNS
T/F : N2O is a direct myocardial contractility depressant
True
N2O has what effect on PAPs?
Increase PVR and RA pressure
N2O can cause ___________ induced dysrhythmias
epinephrine
N2O may cause _________________ at >1 MAC
skeletal muscle rigidity
_________ is probably not a triggering inhalation agent for MH.
N2O
N2O _______ CBF and ________ CMRO2
increases and increases
N2O may cause _____________ post operatively
N/V
N2O is almost exclusively eliminated by _____________
exhalation
How much biotransformation occurs with N2O?
VERY LITTE
N2O can lead to a decrease in __________ synthetase and __________ enzymes…which is necessary for DNA synthesis. SO avoid N2O when?
Methionine
Vit. B 12
during 1st trimester
Avoid prolonged exposure to N20 d/t what 3 things?
pernicious anemia
bone marrow suppression
peripheral neuropathies
Contraindication related to N2O are due to the fact that…….
N20 diffuses rapidly into air - containing cavities
Does N2O potentiate NM blockers?
Yes
Volatile agents all have ______ compounds
carbon
__________ substitutions increase anesthetic potency
halogen
Lower weight halogens _______ potency more than those of higher atomic weight
decrease
_______ substitutions on carbon compounds lead to the most stable compounds.
Cl-
Cl- substitutions on Carbon compounds lead to ________________ as a s/e
myocardial depression
Fluorination reduces ____________ but creates the potential for _________ as an s/e
flammability
renal damage
C4H3F7O is
sevoflurane
C3H2F6O is
Desflurane
C3H2CLF5O is
Isoflurane
C2HBrF3
Halothane
What gas has the highest VP?
n20
What gas has the second highest VP after N2O
desflurane
_____________ is the pressure created when gas molecules bombard the surface of a liquid and the walls in a closed container
VP