General Anesthetics (M2)

Question 1

What are the major effects of anesthesia?

Answer 1

1. unconsciousness
2. amnesia
3. analgesia
4. inhibition of autonomic reflexes
5. skeletal muscle relaxation

Question 2

What are combinations of drugs used to get the best anesthesia effects called?

Answer 2

Monitored anesthesia care (MAC)

Question 3

What are the factors controlling the uptake of inhaled anesthetics?

Answer 3

1. alveolar concentration
2. solubility
3. cardiac output
4. alveolar-venous partial pressure difference

Question 4

To achieve a high concentration of an inspired drug, is it best for the drug to have high solubility or low solubility?

Answer 4

low solubility

Question 5

What are the renal effects of anesthesia drugs?

Answer 5

decrease glomerular filtration rate, urine flow

Question 6

What is the acute toxicity syndrome caused by anesthesia drugs in which there is an increase in calcium concentration in skeletal muscles?

Answer 6

malignant hyperthermia syndrome

Question 7

How do you treat malignant hyperthermia syndrome?

Answer 7

1. dantrolene
2. reduce body temp
3. restore acid-base balance and electrolytes