Theater drugs Flashcards
What is pharmacokinetics?
When a drug is administered to the body it moves through the tissues to its designated cite of action
What does pharmacodynamics mean?
It means the drugs action and what effect the drug has on the body systems
What is an anaesthetic?
Anaesthetics are drugs that induce loss of sensation in all or one part of the body.
What are general anaesthetics?
General anaesthetics involve the central nervous system and cause unconsousness
What are dissociative anaesthetics?
They get their name from human patients describing feeling separated from their bodies. It affects the central nervous system but dosent cause muscle relaxation and loss of reflexes to the same effect as general anaesthetic.
What type of anaesthetic is ketamine?
Ketamine is a dissociative anaesthetic.
What are local anaesthetics and what do they do?
Local anaesthetics cause the loss of sensation around the cite of administration.
Give an example of a local anaesthetic?
Lidocaine is an example of a local anaesthetic
What are analgesics?
Analgesics are drugs that prevent or relieve pain without causing a loss of sensation
What are the 2 types of analgesics?
Narcotic analgesics and non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs
What are narcotic analgesics?
Narcotic analgesics are called narcotic as thry cause sleepiness. They are opium related and sometimes called opium analgesics.
Give an example of a nacrotic analgesic?
Drugs that occupy the opiod receptor in the brain. Eg. buprenorphine.
What happens if you combine a narcotic analgesic and a seditive?
When narcotic analgesics are combined with seditives thgry create a semiconscious drowsy state known as neuroleptanalgesic.
What is a commonly used neuroleptanalgesic combination?
Buprenorphine combined with acepromazine is a commonly used neuroleptanalgesic combination.
What are antacids?
Antacids are agents used to reduce acidity in the stomach in order to prevent damage to the intestinal tract.
