49 Questions
Which drug is known to cause apnea and twitching as side effects?
Propofol
Which drug is NOT suitable for TIVA (total intravenous anesthesia)?
None of the above
Which drug has minimal haemodynamic effects?
Alphaxalone
Which drug is an antagonist of the NMDA receptor?
Ketamine
Which drug has the property of causing hypnosis and amnesia?
Propofol
Which drug is only licensed for use in dogs, cats, and rabbits in the UK?
Alphaxalone
Which drug is highly protein bound and metabolized by the liver?
Propofol
Which drug has the property of being soluble in water and stable formation?
Alphaxalone
Which drug is known to have a rapid onset of action?
Propofol
Which drug acts on the GABA receptor to disrupt chloride ion flow?
Propofol
Which of the following is true about the pharmacodynamics of ketamine?
It has minimal haemodynamic effects
Which animals are licensed to receive ketamine?
Cats, dogs, and horses
What is the purpose of combining ketamine with other drugs?
To increase analgesic effect
What is the main use of ketamine as an induction agent?
To induce anesthesia
What are the potential negative side effects of ketamine in humans?
Neurodegeneration in a developing brain
Which volatile agents are commonly used for maintaining anesthesia?
Isoflurane and sevoflurane
How are volatile agents eliminated from the body?
Elimination by the lungs
What is the effect of volatile agents on the cardiopulmonary system?
They reduce blood pressure
What is a consideration when using mask induction with volatile agents?
The potential for physical breath holding
Which animals are considered compromised when using volatile agents for anesthesia?
Birds and small furies
Which method of drug delivery is commonly used for induction of anesthesia in rabbits and small furries?
Subcutaneous
Which method of drug delivery involves filling an induction chamber with volatile agents and oxygen?
Induction against the skin
Which method of drug delivery involves injecting propofol slowly over about a minute?
Intravenous
What is the overall effect of general anesthesia on the central nervous system?
All of the above
Which method of drug delivery is commonly used for induction of anesthesia in cats and dogs?
Intravenous
Which method of drug delivery involves injecting into lumbar muscles?
Intramuscular
Which method of drug delivery involves placing the induction agent into the water for fish?
Induction against the skin
Which animals are considered compromised when using volatile agents for anesthesia?
Fish
How are volatile agents eliminated from the body?
Excreted via the kidneys
Which drug is known to have relative minimal cardiovascular and respiratory depression?
Alphaxalone
What are the pharmacokinetic properties of propofol?
Minimal oral bioavailability, highly protein bound, metabolized by the liver, eliminated by the kidneys
Which drug acts as a GABAA allosteric modulator?
Alphaxalone
Which drug has the property of causing hypnosis and amnesia?
Propofol
Which drug has the property of rapid onset?
Propofol
Which drug has the property of rapid metabolism to inactive metabolites?
Ketamine
Which drug is known to cause apnea and twitching as side effects?
Propofol
Which drug is suitable for use in dogs, cats, and rabbits in the UK?
Alphaxalone
Which drug is an antagonist of the NMDA receptor?
Ketamine
Which drug has the property of causing minimal neurological effects such as seizures or myoclonus or antianalgesia or neurotoxicity?
Alphaxalone
Which of the following animals is NOT licensed to receive ketamine?
Birds
Which of the following is NOT a pharmacodynamic effect of ketamine?
Increased CVP
Which of the following is a potential negative side effect of ketamine in humans?
Neurodegeneration in a developing brain
Which of the following is true about the pharmacokinetics of volatile agents?
Their efficacy is determined by lung capacity and efficiency
Which of the following is a highly depressant effect of volatile agents on the cardiopulmonary system?
Reduced heart rate
Which of the following is NOT a consideration when using mask induction with volatile agents?
Impotence of the volatile agents
Which of the following is a correct statement about the speed of induction of anesthesia?
Induction using intravenous agents is slower with a low cardiac output
Which of the following animals are considered compromised when using volatile agents for anesthesia?
Small furies
Which of the following is a correct statement about the use of ketamine as an analgesic?
It is only used as an analgesic induction agent
Which of the following animals is NOT commonly licensed to receive ketamine?
Rabbits
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