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List the 10 factors of an i

deal anesthetic.

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  1. water soluble and stable
  2. no pain on injection;no tissue damage w/extravasation
  3. low incidence of histamine release or hypersensitivity
  4. rapid smooth onset
  5. rapid metabolism to inactive metabolites
  6. steep dose response curve
  7. minimal cardiac/respiratory depression
  8. decreases ICP/CMRO2
  9. rapid smooth recovery
  10. minimal side effects: PONV, amnesia, HA, dizziness
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Are Barbiturates acidic or alkaline?

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very alkaline (pH>10)

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Intra-arterial injection of _____ ->crystals-> thrombosis, necrosis?

What is the treatment?

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thiobarbiturates (thiopental and thioamylal)

Treat: papaverine, lidocaine, stellate ganglion block, heparin

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What is the mechanism of action of barbiturates?

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depress the RAS (reticular activating system ) - consciousness center in the brain stem

Suppress excitatory neurotransmitters (Ach)

Enhance inhibitory (GABA)

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Which of the following is true regarding barbiturates - indicate all that apply

A. water soluble
B. stable
C. no pain on injection
D. no pain on extravasation 
E. acidic
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A. water soluble - T
B. stable - F
C. no pain on injection - T
D. no pain on extravasation  - F
E. acidic - F
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What is the difference between Thiobarbiturates and Oxybarbiturates? Give an example of each.

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Thiobarbs (thiopental, thioamylal)
higher lipid solubility->greater potency, rapid onset, shorter duration

Oxybarbs (methohexital)
lower lipid solubility->less potency, slower onset, longer duration

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Are barbiturates a good choice for maintenance of anesthesia?

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No bc the elimination half-life is 3-12hrs after multiple doses - saturate the peripheral compartments and have slower redistribution

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What are the routes of absorption of barbiturates?

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IV for GA; rectal/IM for premedication

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T or F. Thiopental has high hepatic extraction, perfusion-limited metabolism, and a shorter elimination half life than Methohexital

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False. Thiopental has low hepatic extraction, capacity-limited metabolism, and a longer elimination half life than Methohexital

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T or F. Methohexital has high hepatic extraction, perfusion-limited metabolism, and a shorter elimination half life than thiopental

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T

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T or F. 2-4mg/kg/hr of Thiopental can be given for treatment of intracranial HTN or intractable seizures?

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T

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What is the half-life of Methohexital?

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3.9 hrs

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What is the half-life of thiopental?

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11.6 hrs

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T or F. Barbiturates increase BP and decrease HR.

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False

Barbiturates decrease BP and increase HR (central vagolytic effect); venous pooling

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T or F. CO is maintained with barbiturates except in hypovolemia, CHF, and beta blockade.

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True.

CO is maintained with barbiturates except in hypovolemia, CHF, and beta blockade - this leads to very decreased CO and BP

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T or F. Barbiturates do not blunt hypercapnic or hypoxic respiratory drive.

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False.

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T or F. Bronchospasm and laryngospasm are associated with barbiturates.

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T

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Porphyria is associated with what class of induction agents?

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barbiturates

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T or F. Barbiturates are anti-epileptics.

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T

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T or F. Barbiturates decrease CBF and ICP but increase CMRO2.

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False. They decrease all and decrease CMRO2 to burst suppression on EEG

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T or F. Barbiturates are renal protective bc they increase RBF.

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False. They decrease RBF due to hypotension

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Which of the following are lipid soluble

A. Barbiturates
B. Propofol
C. Etomidate
D. Ketamine
E. Versed
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Lipid soluble = Propofol and Etomidate

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Which of the following are water soluble

A. Barbiturates
B. Propofol
C. Etomidate
D. Ketamine
E. Versed
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Barbs, Ketamine, Versed

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Which induction agents cause burning on injection?

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Propofol and etomidate

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Describe Propofol Infusion Syndrome
- lactic acidosis usually after prolonged high dose infusions - lipemia, rhabdomyolysis, metabolic acidosis, death
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T or F. Patients allergic to eggs should not get propofol.
False. Propofol is emulsion in intralipid (soybean, glycerol, egg lecithin) Lecithin is from egg yolk and most allergies are to egg white
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Which of the following are anti-epileptics? ``` A. Barbiturates B. Propofol C. Etomidate D. Ketamine E. Versed ```
A. Barbiturates B. Propofol E. Versed
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In which of the following groups would higher plasma levels of barbiturates be seen? (choose all that apply) A. hypovolemic B. hypoalbuminemia C. acidosis D. elderly
All of the above
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T or F. Thiopental contains sulfur and therefor may evoke histamine release
True
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What acute condition is associated with barbiturates and is characterized by the following: abd pain, vomiting, neuropathy, weakness, seizures, hallucinations, depression, anxiety, paranoia cardiac arrhythmias, pain, constipation/diarrhea
Acute porphyria
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T or F. Propofol is renally excreted and doses should be decreased for pts with chronic renal failure.
False. It is renally excreted but is not effected by chronic renal failure
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When placing a pt on a propofol infusion for GA, what is your target plasma concentration (in mcg/mL)?
4-6 mcg/mL
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T or F. Propofol causes hypotension because it decreases SVR, myocardial contractility, and preload.
True
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What are 3 ways to prevent pain caused by the burning on injection of propofol?
1. Bier Block (lido + tourniquet) 2. pre-treat with IV opioid 3. mix lido with propofol (to acidify emulsion)
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What drug has been associated with abuse and addiction due to its characteristic side effects of euphoria on emergence, intense dreaming and amorous behavior .
propofol
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T or F. There is little evidence of tolerance developing with propofol.
True
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T or F. One reason propofol is used in MAC cases is because it causes very little depression of upper airway reflexes.
False. causes PROFOUND depression of upper airway reflexes.
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Where is etomidate metabolized?
liver (hepatic hydrolysis) and plasma esterases | even if you have no liver, you can metabolize etomidate, just slower
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T or F. Myoclonus is a side effect of etomidate.
True
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T or F. Etomidate causes minimal respiratory depression.
True
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Transient inhibition of cortisol/aldosterone synthesis can be seen after one dose of what induction agent?
etomidate
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T or F. Etomidate is a good induction agent in hemodynamically unstable pts because it has minimal CV effects.
True
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Dissociative amnesia is associated with which induction agent?
Ketamine. It dissociates the thalamus for the limbic system = "cataleptic state"
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Which induction agent has analgesic properties?
Ketamine
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What is the mechanism of action of Ketamine?
Inhibition + excitation; NMDA antagonist
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What are the routes of absorption for ketamine?
IV and IM
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Which IV induction agent is associated with the following: bronchodilator, salivation, hallucinations, minimal respiratory depression,
Ketamine
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T or F. Ketmaine is the drug of choice for neuro cases.
False. It increases CMRO2, CBF, and ICP
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T or F. Versed causes respiratory depression.
True
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T or F. Versed should be avoided in neuro cases or is seizure patients.
False
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What is dependence?
onset of physical or psychological symptoms after reduction in dose
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T or F. Patients that are on benzodiazepines may experience withdrawal symptoms that are so severe it can be fatal.
True
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What can be given for a benzodiazepine over dose and how does it work?
Flumazenil - high affinity for receptor with minimal activity
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T or F. Flumazenil acts as a non-competitive antagonist.
False. It is a competitive antagonist
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What is dexmedetomidine?
(Precedex) Highly elective alpha-2 receptor agonist used for sedation.
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What are some advantages and disadvantages of Precedex?
Adv: minimal resp depression, calm sedation with rousability, anxiolysis, some analgesia Disadv: hypotension, bradycardia, expensive

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