VALLEY Review FINAL Flashcards
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• What is LD50/ED50?
The ratio is the therapeu,c index (TI). Defined by the dose that is lethal in 50% of subjects (LD50) divided by the dose that produces the desired effect (ED50). The larger the TI , the greater the margin of safety
What is the elimination half life (T1/2) of a drug? What two factors determine T1/2?
Elimination half life is time it takes for the plasma concentration to fall by one half. T1/2 is directly related to volume of distribution and inversely related to clearance. T1/2=Vd/Cl
Explain first order and zero order kinetics?
With first order a percentage of drug in eliminated per unit of time. With zero order kinetics a fixed amount of drug is eliminated per unit of time
What is the equation for Volume of distribution? How is is calculated?
Vd=Q/Cpp, where Vd is the volume of distribution, Q is the dose of drug injected and Cp is the plasma concentration of drug after distribution.
Diffusion of a drug across a membrane is propor,onal on the concentration gradient. Diffusion is also dependent on what 3 other factors?
Lipid solubility,
thickness of the membrane,
molecular weight of the substance.
The degree of protein binding is dependant on what primary factor?
The amount of protein in the blood
What is the most important determinant of build up of an an intravenous anesthetic in a given tissue?What other factors will effect drug concentration in tissues?
Blood flow to the tissue
Lipid solubility, ionization
Drugs absorbed from GI tract must first pass through what organ?
Liver first pass effect
What agents used in anesthesia are weak bases? •
Weak bases include; all opioids, benzodiazepines, etomidate, propofol, and ketamine.
What is an acid? Define weak acid?
Hydrogen ion or proton donor.• A weak acid is not ionized 100% in solution
What agents used in anesthesia are weak acids?
Barbiturates
What happens to the concentration of weak acid in nonionized form as pH falls?
Concentration increases (Rule: acid + acid=more non-ionized)
A weak acid with a pH of 7.8 will be more than 50% or less than 50% non-ionized at pH of 7.4 ?
More than 50% non-ionized
Do drugs that are weak acids form salts with posi,ve ions such as sodium or nega,ve ions such as Sulfate or Chloride?
Positive ions
A new drug, Z sulfate, has a pKa of 8.0. Will this drug be more than 50% ionized or les than 50% ionized at normal body pH?
The drug is a weak base therefore more than 50% ionized.
• What are six central nervous system action of benzodiazepines?
• Antianxiety, sedative, hypnotic,
anticonvulsant, amnestic, muscle relaxant
• How do benzodiazepines modify GABAergic transmission?
Benzodiazepines attach to the receptor adjacent to the GABA-A receptor and enhance the actions of GABA
At what anatomical site do benzodiazepines
work?
Reticular activating system (RAS)
Can withdrawal of benzodiazepines occur?
Withdrawal symptoms (agitation, insomnia, tremulousness) can occur.
What is the extent of protein binding of diazepine, midazolam and lorazepam in a healthy adult?
• Benzodiazepines are extensively protein bound. Diazepam and lorazepam are 98%, midazolam is 94%
• Are Diazepam and lorazepam freely water soluble?
• No
• What is the elimination half time of midazolam
• 1.7-2.6 hours
When is midazolam soluble in water? Midazolam
comes in solu#on with what pH?
Midazolam is water soluble when pH is < 4.0. Midazolam is available in solution with pH of 3.5.
• How are benzodiazepines metabolized?
Midazolam, diazepam are oxidized in the liver, lorazepam is conjugated in the liver