Sedation and Analgesia SEM 1 Flashcards
MODULE QUIZ QUESTION
Analgesics are defined as drugs that relieve pain, and are classified as: Select ALL that apply. A. Non-Opioid B. Primary C. Secondary D. Adjuvants E. Co-analgesics F. Opioid
A, D, E and F
MODULE QUIZ QUESTION
NSAIDs mechanism of action is related to: A. Inhibition of growth factor B. Inhibition of cytokines C. Inhibition of COX D. Inhibition of chemokines
C
MODULE QUIZ QUESTION
Which of the following NSAIDs has variable effects when given IV? A. Paracetamol B. Naproxen C. Ketorolac D. Nefopam
C
MODULE QUIZ QUESTION:
Cox-2 specific NSAIDs have reduced risk of GI bleeding.
True or False?
TRUE
MODULE QUIZ QUESTION
Which of the following is an opioid antagonist? A. Flumazenil B. Buprenorphine C. Morphine D. Naloxone
D
MODULE QUIZ QUESTION
Which of the following is NOT a common physical effect of narcotic drugs? A. Miosis B. Cough C. Decreased respiratory drive D. Peripheral vasodilation
B
MODULE QUIZ QUESTION
Which of the following opioids has the best oral bio-availability? A. Oxycodone B. Hydromorphone C. Methadone D. Morphine
C
MODULE QUIZ QUESTION
Which of the following is true regarding Fentanyl’s pharmacokinetics?
A. Long-acting
B. Increased duration of action when tissue sites are saturated
C. Less potent than Morphine
D. Renally excreted unchanged
B
MODULE QUIZ QUESTION
Which of the following is true regarding the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines?
A. Bind to pre-synaptic neurons to inhibit GABA production
B. Bind to post-synaptic neurons to inhibit GABA production
C. Bind to GABA receptors to produce excitatory actions
D. Bind to GABA receptors to produce inhibitory actions
D
MODULE QUIZ QUESTION
Which of the following is true regarding barbiturates and benzodiazepines actions on GABA:
A. Benzodiazepines shorten the duration of Chloride channel opening
B. Barbiturates increase frequency of Chloride channel opening
C. Benzodiazepines increase frequency of Chloride channel opening
D. Barbiturates decrease frequency of Chloride channel opening
C
MODULE QUIZ QUESTION
Which of the following are dose dependent effects of benzodiazepines and barbiturates? Select ALL that apply. A. Decreased REM B. Anticonvulsant C. Anesthesia D. Anxiolysis E. Increased muscle tone F. Medullary depression
B, C, D and F
MODULE QUIZ QUESTION:
Please place the following stages of anesthesia in order - 1 to 4
A - Surgical Anesthesia
B - Disinhibition
C - Medullary Depression
D - Analgesia
1-D
2-B
3-A
4-C
MODULE QUIZ QUESTION
The mechanisms of action of general anesthetics are varied, but they generally decrease the threshold for firing of CNS neurons.
True or False?
FALSE
MODULE QUIZ QUESTION
Which of the following general anesthetics does not work on GABAA receptors? A. Midazolam B. Etomidate C. Propofol D. Ketamine
D
What is an adjuvant analgesic ?
An adjuvant analgesic, or coanalgesic, is a medication that is not primarily designed to control pain but can be used for this purpose. Some examples of adjuvant drugs are antidepressants (which are typically used for mental health conditions) and anticonvulsants (used in the treatment of seizure disorders).
