Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
half life of lorazepam?
A
12h
2
Q
propofol mechanism?
A
GABA agonist
3
Q
side effects of propofol?
A
apnea, hypertriglyceridemia, PRIS
4
Q
PRIS signs sx?
proposed mehcanism?
A
refractory bradycardia with one of the following: acidosis, rhabdo, hyperlipidemia, fatty liver
- disorder of mitochondrial metabolism
5
Q
Dexmedetomidine MOA?
how is excreted?
where does biotransformation take place?
A
alpha2 agonist
- almost completely excreted in urine
- liver, so must dose adjust for liver and kidney dysfunction