Multimodal Flashcards
Test 2
1
Q
The emphasis on multi model anesthesia for general anesthesia includes these two aspects:
A
Short acting anesthetic agent
Opioid sparing
2
Q
What are the two main problems in the US with opioid?
A
Overdose/death
Cost
3
Q
What multimodal medications can be given both preop and postop?
A
Tylenol
Gabapentin
4
Q
What is gabapentin MOA?
A
Binds to voltage gated CA channels:
- enhances descending inhibition
-inhibits excitatory neurotransmitter release
Lower intensity of pain per perception
5
Q
T/F: gabapentin has no drug interactions
A
T
6
Q
Gabapentin is _____ soluble and is ______ protein bound
A
lipid
Not
7
Q
A
