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Which of the following is the primary effect of general anesthetics on the cardiovascular system?
Which of the following is the primary effect of general anesthetics on the cardiovascular system?
What is the effect of most general anesthetics on respiration?
What is the effect of most general anesthetics on respiration?
What is the pharmacological action of general anesthetics on the central nervous system?
What is the pharmacological action of general anesthetics on the central nervous system?
Which general anesthetic causes an increase in plasma noradrenaline concentration?
Which general anesthetic causes an increase in plasma noradrenaline concentration?
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From which compound is halothane commercially synthesized?
From which compound is halothane commercially synthesized?
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Which of the following general anesthetics is known for potentially decreasing blood pressure?
Which of the following general anesthetics is known for potentially decreasing blood pressure?
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What is the effect of most general anesthetics on respiration?
What is the effect of most general anesthetics on respiration?
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Which type of general anesthetic is known for causing a rapid induction with little or no excitement?
Which type of general anesthetic is known for causing a rapid induction with little or no excitement?
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What is the primary effect of general anesthetics on the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary effect of general anesthetics on the cardiovascular system?
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Which general anesthetic is an exception in terms of its effect on respiration?
Which general anesthetic is an exception in terms of its effect on respiration?
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What is the primary effect of general anesthetics on the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary effect of general anesthetics on the cardiovascular system?
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Which general anesthetic is synthesized from trichloroethylene and bromine?
Which general anesthetic is synthesized from trichloroethylene and bromine?
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Which type of general anesthetic is known for causing rapid induction with little or no excitement?
Which type of general anesthetic is known for causing rapid induction with little or no excitement?
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What effect do most general anesthetics have on respiration?
What effect do most general anesthetics have on respiration?
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Which general anesthetic is known for potentially increasing plasma noradrenaline concentration and thereby leading to an increase in blood pressure?
Which general anesthetic is known for potentially increasing plasma noradrenaline concentration and thereby leading to an increase in blood pressure?
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Study Notes
General Anesthetics and Cardiovascular System
- The primary effect of general anesthetics on the cardiovascular system is a decrease in blood pressure.
- One exception is ketamine, which can increase blood pressure due to increased plasma noradrenaline concentration.
General Anesthetics and Respiration
- Most general anesthetics depress respiration, leading to a decrease in respiratory rate.
- One exception is ketamine, which does not depress respiration.
General Anesthetics and Central Nervous System
- The pharmacological action of general anesthetics on the central nervous system is to depress the nervous system.
Characteristics of General Anesthetics
- Barbiturates are known for causing rapid induction with little or no excitement.
- Halothane is commercially synthesized from a compound.
- Halothane is synthesized from trichloroethylene and bromine.
Effects of Specific General Anesthetics
- Ketamine is an exception in terms of its effect on respiration, as it does not depress respiration.
- Ketamine can increase plasma noradrenaline concentration, leading to an increase in blood pressure.
- Most general anesthetics, except for ketamine, decrease blood pressure.
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Test your knowledge of general anesthetic agents and their pharmacological actions on the central nervous system and cardiovascular system.
