Obesity and sleep apnea

Question 1

What drug needs to have larger doses in obese patients?

Answer 1

Succinylcholine since pseudocholinesterase activity is increased

Question 2

Loading doses of most intravenous agents are based on?

Answer 2

Volume of distribution

Question 3

Is a syndrome characterized by periodic, partial, or complete obstruction of the upper airway during sleep

Answer 3

OSA

Question 4

These patients have been shown to be particularly sensitive to the respiratory depressant effects of what drug, likely because of an up-regulation of the mu
receptors, and postoperative respiratory arrest is reported more frequently in this group.

Answer 4

Opioids

Question 5

What 3 questionnaires were used to detect OSA?

Answer 5

Berlin questionnaire
STOP questionnaire (easier)
ASA checklist