Induction agents (non-barb and non-benzo) Flashcards

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Which induction agents reduce ICP?

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propofol, thiopental, and etomidate

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Which induction agent raises ICP?

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ketamine

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Which induction agent has no effect on ICP?

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precedex

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Two common side effects seen during emergence from ketamine.

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combativeness and delirium

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Ketamine (Kerolar) produces this type of anesthesia.

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dissociative (the thalamus is dissociated from the limbic cortex. sound and vision are mixed up)

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Ketamine (Kerolar) induction dose, onset, peak, duration?

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dose: 1 - 2 mg/kg IV; 3 - 5 mg/kg IM
onset: 30 seconds
peak: does not peak
duration: 5 - 15 minutes

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Ketamine’s mechanism of action?

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  • N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) antagonist - blocks ion (calcium/sodium/potassium) channel of the receptor inhibiting depolarization
  • muscarinic agonist
  • D-opioid agonist (weak)
  • sodium and calcium channel blocker
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Does ketamine (Kerolar) increase or decrease arterial blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiac output?

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increase

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Due to ketamine’s effects on the cardiovascular system, its use should be avoided in patients with these diagnoses.

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coronary artery disease, uncontrolled hypertension, congestive heart failure, and arterial aneurysms

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Large doses of this medication cause direct myocardial depression.

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ketamine

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Ketamine (Kerolar) has _______ stimulatory effects on the sympathetic nervous system.

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indirect

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Is ketamine (Kerolar) a bronchoconstrictor?

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no, it is a potent bronchodilator. it is a good induction agent for asthmatic patients.

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T or F, ketamine (Kerolar) causes increased salivation?

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true

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This medication is the closest thing to being a “complete” anesthetic, as it induces analgesia, amnesia, and unconsciousness.

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ketamine

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This medication attenuates ketamine’s cardio-stimulatory effects and prolongs its elimination half-life.

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diazepam

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Etomidate (Amidate) induction dose, onset, peak, duration?

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dose: 0.2 - 0.5 mg/kg IV
onset: 30 seconds
peak: 1 minute
duration: 3 - 10 minutes

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Propofol (Diprivan) induction dose, onset, peak, duration?

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dose: 1.5 - 2.5 mg/kg IV
onset: 30 seconds
peak: 1 minute
duration: 5 - 10 minutes

18
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Propofol (Diprivan) initial and maintenance dose using either the infusion or bolus method?

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  • infusion method
    initiation dose: 100 - 150 mcg/kg/min over 3 - 5 min
    maintenance dose: 25 - 75 mcg/kg/min
  • bolus method -
    initiation dose: slow injection 0.5 mg/kg over 3 - 5 min
    maintenance dose: incremental doses of 10 or 20 mg

per the drug card

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Etomidate’s mechanism of action

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  • GABA receptor agonist (binds to beta-subunit of GABA receptor, increasing its affinity for GABA)
  • GABA causes an influx of chloride in the post-synaptic neurons, hyperpolarizing the cell, and making it less responsive to neurotransmitters
20
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What is the name of the active metabolite of ketamine?

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norketamine (it is an active metabolite, but is less potent than ketamine)

21
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Long-term infusions of etomidate (Amidate) can lead to this?

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adrenocortical suppression (induction doses of etomidate transiently inhibit enzymes involved in cortisol and aldosterone synthesis)

22
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How is etomidate (Amidate) metabolized?

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by hepatic enzymes and plasma esterases

23
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Etomidate (Amidate) can cause sudden, generalized, asynchronous muscle contractions known as what?

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Propofol’s (Diprivan) mechanism of action?

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  • GABA receptor agonist (binds to beta-subunit of GABA receptor, increasing its affinity for GABA)
  • GABA causes an influx of chloride in the post-synaptic neurons, hyperpolarizing the cell, and making it less responsive to neurotransmitters
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Is the pH of propofol hypertonic, isotonic, or hypotonic?
isotonic (7.0 - 8.5)
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Is propofol contraindicated in patients with an egg allergy?
no
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What percentage of propofol is protein bound?
98%
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Potentiation of effects will be seen when propofol is given with these two types of medications...
sedatives and narcotics
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T or F, propofol has antipruritic and antiemetic effects?
true
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How is propofol metabolized?
mostly hepatic, some pulmonary excreted by kidneys
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The major cardiovascular effect of propofol is a decrease in what? (and this is due to what three things?)
arterial blood pressure (due to a drop in systemic vascular resistance [inhibition of sympathetic vasoconstricor activity], cardiac contractility, and preload)
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Propofol depresses the body's normal response to? (pulmonary in nature)
hypercarbia
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Propofol should be used cautiously in these patient populations...
sulfite allergy (new formulation has sulfite ingredient), hypovolemic (d/t decreased SVR + inotropy), cardiac issues (fixed CO - aortic stenosis), or elderly
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How does etomidate's short duration of action differ from propofol's short duration of action?
etomidate is metabolized by esterases. propofol is rapidly redistributed.
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Is ketamine a weak acid or base?
weak base
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Is propofol a weak acid or base?
weak acid
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Ketamine is a structural analogue of...
phencyclidine
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How is ketamine (Kerolar) metabolized?
hepatic
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Ketamine (Kerolar) is useful in these situations...
- in c-section for abruption, placenta previa, and as supplement to bad blocks - in burn patients for dressing changes
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Etomidate (Amidate) cardiac effects.
none, it is cardiac stable it's good for hypovolemia, trauma, stenosis, and heart failure
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Does etomidate (Amidate) release histamine?
no