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Which of the following is a caution for barbiturate anesthetics?
Which of the following is a caution for barbiturate anesthetics?
- Use without ventilation equipment
- Use as a primary treatment
- Use in clinical setting with resuscitative drugs (correct)
- Use in any setting
What is a primary effect of barbiturate anesthetics on neurotransmitters?
What is a primary effect of barbiturate anesthetics on neurotransmitters?
- Increases GABA effects (correct)
- Decreases GABA effects
- Inhibits serotonin reuptake
- Blocks dopamine receptors
Which of the following is an indication for using barbiturate anesthetics?
Which of the following is an indication for using barbiturate anesthetics?
- Induction of general anesthesia (correct)
- Reduction of fever
- Management of depression
- Treatment of chronic pain
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of barbiturate anesthetics?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of barbiturate anesthetics?
Which of these is a contraindication for barbiturate anesthetics?
Which of these is a contraindication for barbiturate anesthetics?
Which of the following can increase neuronal depression, when taken with barbiturates?
Which of the following can increase neuronal depression, when taken with barbiturates?
What effect do barbiturate anesthetics have on respiration?
What effect do barbiturate anesthetics have on respiration?
In what form will the patient experience nausea after taking barbiturates?
In what form will the patient experience nausea after taking barbiturates?
What is the effect of barbiturates on pulse?
What is the effect of barbiturates on pulse?
Which is one of the names of barbiturate anesthetic?
Which is one of the names of barbiturate anesthetic?
Flashcards
Barbiturate anesthetic names
Barbiturate anesthetic names
Methohexital and Thiopental
Indications of barbiturates
Indications of barbiturates
Used with other agents for general anesthesia, to induce hypnosis, or as a sole agent for procedures with minimal pain.
Contraindications of barbiturates
Contraindications of barbiturates
Hypersensitivity to barbiturates, Porphyria, and Pregnancy and lactation.
Drugs to drug considerations
Drugs to drug considerations
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Adverse effects of barbiturates
Adverse effects of barbiturates
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Mechanism of action of Barbiturates
Mechanism of action of Barbiturates
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Cautionary advice for Barbiturates
Cautionary advice for Barbiturates
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Study Notes
- Barbiturate anesthetics significantly increases the effects of GABA, leading to neuronal depression
Names
- Methohexital
- Thiopental
Indications
- Used with other agents for general anesthesia, to induce hypnosis, or as a sole agent for procedures with minimal pain
Caution
- Should only be used in clinical settings with resuscititative drugs and equipment for ventilation including intubation
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to barbiturates
- Porphyria
- Pregnancy and lactation
Adverse Effects
- CNS suppression
- Decreased pulse
- Hypotension
- Suppressed respirations
- Decreased GI activity
- N/V after recovery
Drug to Drug
- CNS Suppressant
- Opioids
- Alcohol
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