Slides 7 Flashcards
1
Q
Which inhaled anesthetics reduce arterial pressure by reduction of cardiac output?
A
1) Halothane
2) Enflurane
2
Q
Which inhaled anesthetics reduce arterial blood pressure by decreasing systemic vascular resistance?
A
1) Isoflurane
2) Desflurane
3) Sevoflurane
3
Q
Which drug does not decrease tidal volume and increase respiratory rate?
A
Nitrous oxide
4
Q
What do all volatile anesthetics do?
A
Respiratory depressants = reduce the response to increased levels of carbon dioxide = increase resting levels of PaCO2
5
Q
How can malignant hyperthermia be reduced?
A
By Dantrolene
6
Q
What can prolonged exposure to nitrous oxide do?
A
Decrease methionine synthase activity = Megaloblastic anemia Inadequately ventilated operating room personnel
