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Which volatile anesthetic can cause prolonged apnea and enhance the effects of muscle relaxants?
Which volatile anesthetic can cause prolonged apnea and enhance the effects of muscle relaxants?
- Propofol
- Midazolam
- Diprivan
- Enflurane (correct)
What type of anesthesia has replaced ethereal and cycloaliphatic halogenated agents in modern practice?
What type of anesthesia has replaced ethereal and cycloaliphatic halogenated agents in modern practice?
- Local anesthesia
- Total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) (correct)
- Regional anesthesia
- Spinal anesthesia
Which IV agent can result in increased levels due to its sedative action and pose a problem with drug interactions?
Which IV agent can result in increased levels due to its sedative action and pose a problem with drug interactions?
- Benzodiazepines (correct)
- Halothane
- Opioids
- Suxamethonium
Which sedative and hypnotic agent can be increased by volatile anesthetics, especially in premedication and day surgery?
Which sedative and hypnotic agent can be increased by volatile anesthetics, especially in premedication and day surgery?
What severe reactions can occur if Diprivan is given to patients with egg or soy allergies?
What severe reactions can occur if Diprivan is given to patients with egg or soy allergies?
Co-administration of Propofol with which substance can cause severe hypotension and bradycardia?
Co-administration of Propofol with which substance can cause severe hypotension and bradycardia?
What effect can co-administration of volatile anesthetics with adjunctive analgesics have?
What effect can co-administration of volatile anesthetics with adjunctive analgesics have?
How do anesthetics generally interact with other central nervous system depressants?
How do anesthetics generally interact with other central nervous system depressants?
Why is it crucial to understand the implications of drug interactions in anesthetic drug administration?
Why is it crucial to understand the implications of drug interactions in anesthetic drug administration?
How do volatile anesthetic agents affect CNS opioid receptors?
How do volatile anesthetic agents affect CNS opioid receptors?
What compounds are non-depolarizing muscle relaxants structurally similar to?
What compounds are non-depolarizing muscle relaxants structurally similar to?
Which muscle relaxant is commonly used for intubation or brief surgical procedures due to its rapid onset and short duration of action?
Which muscle relaxant is commonly used for intubation or brief surgical procedures due to its rapid onset and short duration of action?
What is the effect of succinylcholine on skeletal muscles?
What is the effect of succinylcholine on skeletal muscles?
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