General Anesthetics: Mechanism and Effects
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What is the primary mechanism of action for the intravenous anesthetic propofol?

  • Inhibition of the GABA-B receptor
  • Inhibition of the NMDA receptor
  • Mechanism is unknown (correct)
  • Potentiation of the GABA-A receptor
  • Which of the following adverse effects is associated with the intravenous anesthetic etomidate?

  • Malignant hyperthermia
  • Postoperative nausea and vomiting
  • Bronchospasm
  • Acute adrenal insufficiency (correct)
  • Which of the following inhaled anesthetics is known to have the highest potency?

  • Nitrous oxide (N₂O)
  • Isoflurane (correct)
  • Desflurane
  • Sevoflurane
  • Which of the following statements about nitrous oxide (N₂O) is true?

    <p>It can cause diffusion into and expansion of gas-filled cavities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of the intravenous anesthetic ketamine?

    <p>Hallucinations and vivid dreams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about inhaled anesthetics is true?

    <p>Drugs with high solubility in blood have rapid induction and recovery times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of the inhaled anesthetic isoflurane?

    <p>Increased cerebral blood flow and intracranial pressure (ICP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC) is true?

    <p>MAC is the concentration of an inhaled anesthetic required to prevent 50% of subjects from moving in response to a noxious stimulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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