Ch7 Sedatives, paralytics & analgesics Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is thiopental?
A
Short acting barbiturate (GABA-A R agontist)
2
Q
What is the action of remifentanil
A
Ultrashort acting mu-opioid R agonist
3
Q
What is the site of action of Dexmedetomidine?
A
Alpha 2 receptor agonist. Presynaptic action inhibits NrAd release. Postsynaptic inhibits sympathetics.
4
Q
Where does Dexmedetomidine act?
A
Locus ceruleus and DRG; has both sedative and analgesic properties
