RANDOM FACTS for SEE 2 Flashcards
Dexamethasone should be avoided in patient having what type of surgery and why?
Pituitary surgery: because it can suppress the HPA axis leading false post op test for hypopituitarism.
Protease inhibitors examples are
Ritonavir and sapinavir
How does protease inhibitors affect anesthetic drugs?
They are inhibitors of Cyp450 and can alter duration and effect of sedatives.
DDAVP causes
vWF to split from Factor VIII and increases the serum levels of both components.
A chemical that can bind with a protein to form a new complex is a
Ligand
Typically, it is a signal triggering molecule that binds with a target protein.
Ligand
Renal failure is associated with main electrolyte imbalances. Mnemonic to remember?
Kphos High
CaNa low
Acid
hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypocalcemia, and metabolic acidosis.
Which herbal supplement is used to treat depression and anxiety?
St John’s wort
Herbal used for the treatment of gastritis, ulcers, cough, and bronchitis.
Licorice i
Herbal used for the treatment of gastritis, ulcers, cough, and bronchitis.
Licorice
Which is the most important factor in the rate of rise of FA/FI?
Uptake
Select two factors that may decrease the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC).
Metabolic acidosis and HYPOXIA
Increasing age on MAC
Decrease
Metabolic acidosis and HYPOXIA on MAC
Decrease
Hypothermia on MAC
Decrease
Hyponatremia on MAC
Decrease
Hypo-osmolality on MAC
Decrease
Acute ethanol intoxication on MAC
Decrease
Lidocaine administration on MAC
Decrease
Decreased central neurotransmitter levels on MAC
may decrease MAC levels.
What is myasthenia Gravis?
autoimmune disorder in which acetylcholine receptors are destroyed or inactivated by circulating antibodies at the neuromuscular junction
What is the The clinical hallmark of Myasthenia Gravis?
skeletal muscle weakness.
Myasthenia Gravis has early signs of
ocular and bulbar nerve involvement followed by extremity weakness.
What is the difference between Myasthenia Gravis (MG) and Myasthenic Syndrome?
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder affecting the postsynaptic ach receptors at the NMJ. Myasthenic syndrome (sometimes referred to as Lambert-Eaton syndrome) is an autoimmune disorder where there are antibodies formed against the voltage-gated calcium channels in the NMJ.