Pharmacology Flashcards
What is the primary mechanism of action of propofol?
Enhances the activity of GABA at the GABA-A receptor.
True or False: Propofol is a lipid-soluble drug.
True
What is the onset of action of propofol?
30-60 seconds
What is the major side effect of propofol?
Respiratory depression
What is the primary mechanism of action of ketamine?
Blocks NMDA receptors
True or False: Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic.
True
What is the onset of action of ketamine?
1-2 minutes
What is the major side effect of ketamine?
Emergence reactions
What is the primary mechanism of action of fentanyl?
Mu-opioid receptor agonist
True or False: Fentanyl is a potent analgesic.
True
What is the onset of action of fentanyl?
Immediate
What is the major side effect of fentanyl?
Respiratory depression
What is the primary mechanism of action of midazolam?
Enhances the activity of GABA at the GABA-A receptor.
True or False: Midazolam is a benzodiazepine.
True
What is the onset of action of midazolam?
1-2 minutes
What is the major side effect of midazolam?
Respiratory depression
What is the primary mechanism of action of succinylcholine?
Depolarizing neuromuscular blocker
True or False: Succinylcholine is a short-acting muscle relaxant.
True
What is the onset of action of succinylcholine?
30-60 seconds
What is the major side effect of succinylcholine?
Hyperkalemia
What is the primary mechanism of action of rocuronium?
Non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker
True or False: Rocuronium is a long-acting muscle relaxant.
True
What is the onset of action of rocuronium?
1-2 minutes
What is the major side effect of rocuronium?
Prolonged paralysis
