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What is a characteristic of the drug formulation mentioned in the passage?
What is a characteristic of the drug formulation mentioned in the passage?
- Oil-based formulation
- Fat-soluble formulation
- Protein-bound formulation
- Water-soluble formulation (correct)
Where does the drug enter the systemic circulation?
Where does the drug enter the systemic circulation?
- Systemic circulation
- Pulmonary circulation
- Left side of the heart (correct)
- Right side of the heart
What determines the transfer of the drug from the blood to the brain?
What determines the transfer of the drug from the blood to the brain?
- Degree of unionization of the drug
- Lipid insolubility of the drug
- Arterial concentration of the free drug (correct)
- Arterial concentration of bound drug
Why do highly lipid soluble drugs get initially distributed to organs with high blood flow?
Why do highly lipid soluble drugs get initially distributed to organs with high blood flow?
What happens to the plasma concentration of the drug over time?
What happens to the plasma concentration of the drug over time?
What is the result of redistribution on the action of the drug?
What is the result of redistribution on the action of the drug?
What is a disadvantage of this anesthetic?
What is a disadvantage of this anesthetic?
What is a benefit of using this anesthetic in patients with cerebral edema?
What is a benefit of using this anesthetic in patients with cerebral edema?
Why must equipment for controlled ventilation be available when using this anesthetic?
Why must equipment for controlled ventilation be available when using this anesthetic?
What is a precaution that must be taken when administering this anesthetic?
What is a precaution that must be taken when administering this anesthetic?
What is a possible complication of extravasation of this anesthetic?
What is a possible complication of extravasation of this anesthetic?
What is a benefit of using this anesthetic in patients with cerebral blood flow and metabolism?
What is a benefit of using this anesthetic in patients with cerebral blood flow and metabolism?
What is the precaution to be taken when using propofol in patients with a history of egg allergy?
What is the precaution to be taken when using propofol in patients with a history of egg allergy?
In which age group is propofol infusion not recommended for long-term use?
In which age group is propofol infusion not recommended for long-term use?
What is the advantage of etomidate in patients with cardiac disease?
What is the advantage of etomidate in patients with cardiac disease?
What is the most common adverse effect of etomidate?
What is the most common adverse effect of etomidate?
What can be used to reduce the risk of adrenocortical suppression caused by etomidate?
What can be used to reduce the risk of adrenocortical suppression caused by etomidate?
What is the unique feature of etomidate that makes it useful in patients with elevated ICT?
What is the unique feature of etomidate that makes it useful in patients with elevated ICT?
What can barbiturate poisoning lead to?
What can barbiturate poisoning lead to?
Why are barbiturates contraindicated in patients with acute intermittent porphyria?
Why are barbiturates contraindicated in patients with acute intermittent porphyria?
What is the purpose of forced diuresis and alkalinisation of the urine in treating barbiturate poisoning?
What is the purpose of forced diuresis and alkalinisation of the urine in treating barbiturate poisoning?
What is a common problem associated with the injection of propofol?
What is a common problem associated with the injection of propofol?
Why is it mandatory to discard the propofol vial within 6 hours after opening?
Why is it mandatory to discard the propofol vial within 6 hours after opening?
What is the concentration of propofol available as a milky white solution?
What is the concentration of propofol available as a milky white solution?
What is a primary function of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the central nervous system?
What is a primary function of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the central nervous system?
Which of the following is NOT a use of benzodiazepines in anesthesia?
Which of the following is NOT a use of benzodiazepines in anesthesia?
What is the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines?
What is the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines?
Which route of administration is NOT used for lorazepam?
Which route of administration is NOT used for lorazepam?
What is the elimination half-life of midazolam?
What is the elimination half-life of midazolam?
Why are benzodiazepines used to prevent hallucinations by ketamine?
Why are benzodiazepines used to prevent hallucinations by ketamine?
