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Intravenous Anesthesia UPDATED
Pharm Assessment 7
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Pharmacology
Graduate
10/03/2011

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Term
What are the IV agents used for Induction?
Definition
Thiopental
Propofol
Etomidate
Term
What is Balanced Anesthesia?
Definition

Using multiple drugs instead of just one to:

Relieve Anxiety

Prevent Secretions

Induce unconsciousness

Relax Muscles

Term
What is a problem with formulation of IV anesthetics?
Definition
Being highly lipophilic makes it hard for them to be in solution
Term
What are some side effects of the the formulation problems of IV agents?
Definition
Thrombophlebitis
Concentration and speed sensitive
Term
What IV agent is formuated with pH adjustment to be in solution?
Definition

Thiopental

(Induction agent)

Term
What IV agent is formulated with Propylene to be in solution?
Definition

Etomidate

(induction agent)

Term
Which IV agents reinforce the inhibitory effects of GABA?
Definition

Barbiturates (Thiopental)

Benzodiazepines

Etomidate

Propofol

Term
Which agent acts like GABA in high concentrations?
Definition
Propofol
Term
What agents block Glutamate from binding to the NMDA receptor?
Definition

Propofol

Ketamine

Term
What actions does Propofol have?
Definition
Reinforce inhibitory effect of GABA
Act like GABA in high concentrations
Inhibit simulatory actions of Glutamate by blocking NMDA receptor
Term
How does Ketamine work?
Definition
Binds within the Na/Ca ion channel on the NMDA receptor - inhibits glutamatergic signaling
Term
How does Propofol affect cortical simulation?
Definition
Propofol binding stimulates GABAergic inhibitory interneurons synapsing on pyramidal neurons to attenuate excitatory inputs from ascending arousal pathways.
Term
What Cortical Pathways does propofol inhibit?
Definition
MOA pathways
Cholinergic Pathways
Lateral Hypothalamic neurons
Term
What drug prolongs binding of GABA to receptor?
Definition

Thiopental

(Barbiturate)

Term
What drugs cause an allosteric change in the GABA receptor activity?
Definition

Benzodiazepines

(Diazepam, Lorazepam)


Term
What do both Barbiturates and Benzodiazepines require for their action?
Definition
Endogenous GABA
Term
Without addition of alcohol, which drugs have a ceiling at medullary depression on CNS effects?
Definition
Benzodiazepines
Term
Why is the use of Barbiturates limited?
Definition
Because of its Toxic profile, Binds to the receptor for much longer time, can cause coma
Term
Why after about 15 minutes, does a patient regain consciousness if more anesthetic is not administered?
Definition
Redistribution to other organs
Brain --> Skeletal muscle and Skin
Term
Does a long elimination half life correspond to a long duration of clinical action?
Definition
No, Highly lipid soluble drugs undergo rapid redistribution from their main site of action to non-active sites
Term
What three things influence half-lives and durations of action for IV anasthetics?
Definition

Rate of redistribution

Amount of drug accumulated in fat

Drug's metabolic rate

Term
What drugs half lives increase dramatically with increased duration?
Definition
Diazepam and Thiopental
Term
What IV agent has an increased effect on cerebral blood flow?
Definition
Ketamine
Term
What agent has no effect on cerebral oxygen consumption?
Definition
Ketamine
Term
What agent increases intracranial pressure?
Definition
Ketamine
Term
What agent has no effect on Mean Arterial Pressure, HR, or CO?
Definition
Etomidate
Term
What agents have a significant affect on HR?
Definition

Ketamine

(and Thiopental and Propofol to a lesser degree)

Term
What agent has No effect on Respiration and Minute Volume?
Definition
Ketamine
Term
What agent has the most significant decrease in Minute Volume?
Definition
Propofol
Term
What 3 agents have a very significant decrease in cerebral blood flow, cerebral oxygen consumption, and intracranial pressure?
Definition

Thiopental, Etomidate, Propofol

(all induction agents)

Term
What agent worsens Porphyria and can change the pharmocokinetic profile of concurrent drugs?
Definition
Thiopental
Term
What is propofol useful for and what is a problem with it?
Definition

Useful - Antiemetic

Can cause Propofol infusion syndrome

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Term
Why is Etomidate not used in the ICU?
Definition
Inhibition of steriodogenesis
(inhibits production of cortisol)
Term
What are some useful properties of Ketamine?
Definition
Analgesic
Intact pharyngeal or laryngeal reflexes
Bronchodilator for refractory asthma
Term
What is a problem with Ketamine and how can it be treated?
Definition
Hallucinations with emergence
treated with benzodiazepines
Term
What is the Dissociated state that Ketamine can produce?
Definition
eyes open but unconscious and pain-free
Term
What happens in Propofol infusion syndrome?
Definition
Iatrogenic Disease:
Metabolic acidosis, Rhabdomyolysis of skeletal and cardiac muscle, Arrhythmias, Myocardial failure, Renal Failure, Hepatomegaly
Term
What are the risk factors for Propofol Infusion Syndrome?
Definition
Poor oxygen delivery
Sepsis
Serious cerebral injury
high propofol dosage
Term
What are the Benzodiazepines use for IV Anesthesia?
Definition
Diazepam
Lorazepam
Term
When are Benzodiazepines useful?
Definition
When no analgesia is required
Term
What benzodiazepine has the longest half life?
Definition
Diazepam (43hrs)
Term
What Benzodiazepine has 3 active metabolites?
Definition
Diazepam
Term
How is Lorazepam eliminated?
Definition
Its metabolite is conjugated
Term
Why is there minimal change in the CV system with benzodiazepines?
Definition

Immediate reflex response

- Mobilization of blood from periphery

-Increased HR and myocardial contractility

 

(Minimal decreasing effects on venous return, myocardial contractility, and CO)

Term
What is the biggest issue of using opioids for surgery?
Definition
Dose-Dependent respiratory depression
Term
What are all the issues of using opioids during surgery?
Definition
Respiratory Depression
"wooden chest" syndrome
Increased intracranial bloodflow and pressure
nausea, vomiting, constipation, miosis
Overdose triad
Term
What are five signs of Malignant Hyperthermia?
Definition

Increase in End Tidal CO2

Total body rigidity

Tachycardia, tachypnea

Respiratory and metabolic acidosis

Cardiac arrest

Term
Who is at risk for Malignant Hyperthermia?
Definition
Geneticall suseptible individuals
Mostly - young males with undiagnosed myopathy (50% mortality)
Term
What is the mechanism of Malignant Hyperthermia?
Definition
Intracellular calcium release from sarcoplasmic reticulum
Term
What are the triggers of Malignant Hyperthermia?
Definition
Succinylcholine
All volatile anesthetic agents (including desflurance, sevoflurane)
Term
How is Malignant Hyperthermia Treated?
Definition
Dantrolene
Stop trigger agent, hyperventilate with O2
avoid calcium channel blockers
Correct hyperkalemia and acidosis
Cool core temperature
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