Injectable Anes 2(Propofol)

Question 1

propofol uses

Answer 1

induce anes prior to gas, short procedures, stop status epilepticus

Question 2

propofol route of admin

Answer 2

IV only

Question 3

propofol dosage is dependent on

Answer 3

the preanesthetics or adjuncts used

Question 4

propofol onset time

Answer 4

30-60 sec

Question 5

how long propofol provides gen anesthesia

Answer 5

5-10min

Question 6

after injected, propofol travels from the bloodstream to

Answer 6

the brain which redistributes to other areas (muscle/fat), metabolized in liver

Question 7

how long propofol recovery time

Answer 7

d= 20 min c=30min

Question 8

how to administer propofol

Answer 8

give dose over 1-2 min, “to effect”

Question 9

what does giving a drug “to effect” mean

Answer 9

giving until desired effect is achieved

Question 10

injecting propofol too fast can cause

Answer 10

apnea

Question 11

giving propofol too slow can cause

Answer 11

no effect (bc the dug is redistributed before effect is achieved) or can cause excitement via CNS stimulation

Question 12

Propofol provies

a) analgesia
b) anesthesia
c) both

Answer 12

b

Question 13

propofol effects on CNS

Answer 13

CNS depression, CNS excitment if admin too slowly

Question 14

propofol effects of cardio

Answer 14

cardiac depressant (bradycardia, decreased CO, hypotension)

Question 15

propofol effects on respirations

Answer 15

apnea if dose too high or given too fast

Question 16

propofol provides

a) analgesia
b) vomiting
c) muslce relaxation

Answer 16

c

Question 17

does propofol, because it is injected IV, cause perivascular necrosis

Answer 17

no

Question 18

define perivascular necrosis

Answer 18

if drug is leaked outside of vein while administering, caustic to tissues around vein

Question 19

unused propofol lasts how long after opening

Answer 19

6 hr (because it is oil based bacteria may start to grow)