Ventilation Pharmacology Anesthetics and Sedatives Flashcards
Ketamine exerts its sedative and anesthetic effects through which of the following?
Ketamine exerts its sedative and anesthetic effects through which of the following?
Which of the following IV anesthetics demonstrates preservation of response to respiratory stimuli?
Ketamine
Which of the following is a consequence of Ketamine’s action on Calcium movement?
Bronchodilation
Propofol has the lowest volume of distribution of any induction agent.
True or False?
False
Which of the following IV aesthetics are metabolized hepatically by the
CYP450 system? Select ALL that apply.
Dexmedetomidine
Ketamine
Propofol
Propofol mechanism of action for sedation is related to GABAA agonism, but
it also shows which of the following non-sedation related effects? Select
ALL that apply.
Antiemetic
Anticonvulsant
Impaired Response to Hypoxia and Hypercapnia
Green Urine
Which of the following is true regarding IV aesthetics and their effects on
cardiac contractility?
Ketamine exerts negative inotropic effects through its effects on Calcium
Features of PRIS include all of the following, except?
Tachycardia
Midazolam exerts its sedatives effects through agonism of which of the
following GABA receptors?
GABAAa
Midazolam has adequate bioavailability in IV, IM, PO, and intranasal
administration. True or False?
True
All of the following IV aesthetics preserve airway reflexes, except for:
Propofol
When considering effects of the various agents, which of the following is less suitable for patients with increased ICP due to its minimal effects on
cerebral metabolism?
Midazolam
Which of the following IV sedatives exerts its effects through alpha 2
agonism?
Etomidate
Which of the following is true regarding the pharmacokinetics of Dexmedetomidine?
It is both highly lipid and water soluble
Which of the following is true regarding the hemodynamic effects of Dexmedetomidine:
Bradycardia with maintained cardiac output due to intact contractility