8 Questions
What is the primary mechanism of action for the intravenous anesthetic propofol?
Mechanism is unknown
Which of the following adverse effects is associated with the intravenous anesthetic etomidate?
Acute adrenal insufficiency
Which of the following inhaled anesthetics is known to have the highest potency?
Isoflurane
Which of the following statements about nitrous oxide (N₂O) is true?
It can cause diffusion into and expansion of gas-filled cavities
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of the intravenous anesthetic ketamine?
Hallucinations and vivid dreams
Which of the following statements about inhaled anesthetics is true?
Drugs with high solubility in blood have rapid induction and recovery times
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of the inhaled anesthetic isoflurane?
Increased cerebral blood flow and intracranial pressure (ICP)
Which of the following statements about the Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC) is true?
MAC is the concentration of an inhaled anesthetic required to prevent 50% of subjects from moving in response to a noxious stimulus
Learn about the mechanism of action and effects of inhaled anesthetics on the central nervous system. Explore how lipid solubility affects the potency, induction, and recovery times of different anesthetic drugs like nitrous oxide and isoflurane.
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