CNS 3 - Anesthetics Flashcards
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This is described as having INCREASE tolerance to pain AND DECREASE perception to pain
ANALGESIA
Give the factors affecting the extent of anesthetic drug effects
Specific Drug. Dosage. Clinical situation
Described as having no recall of events
Amnesia
Alcohol effect to the heart.
Depression of myocardial contractility
Smooth muscle effect of alcohol
Vasodilation.
Direct smooth muscle relaxation
Thiamine deficiency associated with alcoholism causes what
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
What organs are affected with acute alcohol consumption?
CNS.
Heart.
Smooth muscle
What organs are affected during chronic alcohol consumption?
Liver and GIT Blood Fetal alcohol syndrome Immune system Increased risk of cancer
Binge drinking causes what heart problem?
Arrythmias
What anemia can be derived from chronic alcoholism?
IDA. Anemia from decreased folate synthesis
What common infection is associated with chronic alcoholism?
Lung infection
Gynecomastia is associated with alcoholism. True or false
True
Alcohol increases estradiol. True or false.
True
What drug has decreased metabolism due to acute alcohol consumption?
TCAs
Sedative-hypnotics
Phenothiazine - alpha 1
Activation of CYP2E1 is triggered with acute or chronic alcoholism.
Chronic
Alcohol has what effect on anti depressants.
Additive effect
Alcohol does what on OHA and vasodilator effects
Potentiates
What cancers are commonly associated with alcoholism?
Stomach, mouth, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, liver, breast
What electrolyte must be monitored during hypoglycemia and ketosis?
Phosphate level
K and Magnesium
What must be given to all cases of alcoholism?
Thiamine
What can be used for detoxification on alcohol withdrawal?
BDZ
What must be prevented in patients having alcohol withdrawal?
SAD
Seizure
Arrythmia
Delirium
Among anxiolytics used in alcohol withdrawal which can be used in patients who have compromises liver function.
Short acting. Lorazepam.
Preferred BDZs for alcohol withdrawal.
Long acting. Diazepam. Chlordiazepoxide