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Topnotch Pharmacology (Sept 2017) > Inhalational Anesthetics > Flashcards

Inhalational Anesthetics Flashcards

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Mechanism of action of inhalational anesthetics

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Facilitate GABA mediated inhibition; block brain NMDA and Ach-N receptors

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2
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Laughing gas

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Nitrous oxide

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3
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Lowest potency, highest MAC, least cardiotoxic

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Nitrous oxide

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4
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Also used for minor surgery and dental procedures

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Nitrous oxide

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5
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Inhalational anesthetic: use

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General anesthesia

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6
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May cause bronchospasm; irritant; pungent odor

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Desflurane

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7
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May cause renal insufficiency

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Sevoflurane

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8
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Coronary steal syndrome

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Isoflurane

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9
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Spike and wave activity, muscle twitching, breath holding, myocardial depression

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Enflurane

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10
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Postoperative Hepatitis

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Halothane

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11
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Highest potency, lowest MAC

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Methoxyflurane

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12
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Best measure of potency of inhaled anesthetics

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MAC(mean alveolar anesthetic concentration)

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Topnotch Pharmacology (Sept 2017) (38 decks)

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