Ketamine

Question 1

Ketamine schedule

Answer 1

8

Question 2

Ketamine pregnancy category

Answer 2

B3

Question 3

Ketamine MoA

Answer 3

antagonist on NMDA receptors
- Exact MoA unknown
- MAY also work on other receptors such as opioid & muscarinic

Question 4

Ketamine Uses (3)

Answer 4

• Sedation (anesthetic) primarily (not a muscle relaxant, so preserves airway patency)

Also used for:
- intubation
- analgesia (at lower doses)

Question 5

Ketamine Contraindications

Answer 5

Non-TBI with severe hypotension (>180)

Question 6

Ketamine Precautions

Answer 6

May exacerbate CV issues

Question 7

Ketamine Side effects

Answer 7

CV = increases (HR & BP)

GI = nausea & vomiting

CNS = depression

Respiratory = depression