Nervous System Flashcards
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Names of anxiolytics?
A
Diazepam, lorazepam
1
Q
Names of neuromuscular blockers?
A
Suxamethonium, Altracurium and Pancuonium
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Q
How do pancuronium and altracurium work?
A
Stops Ach binding with muscle receptors, preventing contraction
2
Q
How does Suxamethonium work?
A
Creates sustained depolarisation by binding with receptor - Acl agonist
3
Q
What are the side effects of lidocaine?
A
Abnormal HR, restlessness, vasoconstriction
5
Q
How does lidocaine/prilocaine work?
A
Blocks impulses from nociceptors to brain
6
Q
Names of general anaesthetic?
A
Lidocaine, prilocaine
8
Q
Side effects of diazepam?
A
Respiratory depression, dependence
9
Q
What are the side effects of muscle relaxants?
A
Pain, bronchospasm
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Q
How does diazepam/lorazepam work?
A
Increases GABA in the brain making neurones less excitable
