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ANESTHESIA SEPT RITES EXAM > Pharmacology > Flashcards

Pharmacology Flashcards

1
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What is the primary mechanism of action of propofol?

A

Enhances the activity of GABA at the GABA-A receptor.

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2
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True or False: Propofol is a lipid-soluble drug.

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True

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3
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What is the onset of action of propofol?

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30-60 seconds

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4
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What is the major side effect of propofol?

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Respiratory depression

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5
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What is the primary mechanism of action of ketamine?

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Blocks NMDA receptors

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6
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True or False: Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic.

A

True

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7
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What is the onset of action of ketamine?

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1-2 minutes

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8
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What is the major side effect of ketamine?

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Emergence reactions

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What is the primary mechanism of action of fentanyl?

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Mu-opioid receptor agonist

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True or False: Fentanyl is a potent analgesic.

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True

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11
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What is the onset of action of fentanyl?

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Immediate

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12
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What is the major side effect of fentanyl?

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Respiratory depression

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What is the primary mechanism of action of midazolam?

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Enhances the activity of GABA at the GABA-A receptor.

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14
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True or False: Midazolam is a benzodiazepine.

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True

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15
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What is the onset of action of midazolam?

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1-2 minutes

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16
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What is the major side effect of midazolam?

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Respiratory depression

17
Q

What is the primary mechanism of action of succinylcholine?

A

Depolarizing neuromuscular blocker

18
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True or False: Succinylcholine is a short-acting muscle relaxant.

A

True

19
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What is the onset of action of succinylcholine?

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30-60 seconds

20
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What is the major side effect of succinylcholine?

A

Hyperkalemia

21
Q

What is the primary mechanism of action of rocuronium?

A

Non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker

22
Q

True or False: Rocuronium is a long-acting muscle relaxant.

A

True

23
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What is the onset of action of rocuronium?

A

1-2 minutes

24
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What is the major side effect of rocuronium?

A

Prolonged paralysis

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