Amnesics Flashcards
1
Q
True or False? Fospropofol has increased risks of parasthesias (perianal or genital) compared to propofol.
A
TRUE
1
Q
Which drug is a water soluble prodrug hydrolyzed to propofol by endothelial and hepatic alkaline phosphatases?
A
Fospropofol
2
Q
Propofol is a ___________ inhibitor.
A
CYP3A4
3
Q
Propofol time to loss of consciousness is less than ___ minutes.
A
2
4
Q
Dexmedetomidine produces its sedative-hypnotic effect by acting on alpha2 receptors in the ___________, involving endogenous sleep pathways that allows the generation of natural sleep patterns in patients. It exerts its analgesic effects via the ___________.
A
locus ceruleus
dorsal horn
