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What is the primary reason why chloroform fell out of favor?
What is the primary reason why chloroform fell out of favor?
- Its tendency to cause asphyxia when used alone
- Cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory depression, and hepatotoxicity (correct)
- Its high cost
- Its low potency
Which of the following anesthetics is associated with dose-related nephrotoxicity?
Which of the following anesthetics is associated with dose-related nephrotoxicity?
- Enflurane
- Methoxyflurane (correct)
- Isoflurane
- Halothane
What is the term for the lack of oxygen and blood flow to the brain?
What is the term for the lack of oxygen and blood flow to the brain?
- Hypoxia
- Hypotension
- Asphyxia (correct)
- Anoxia
Which anesthetic is still commonly used in practice today?
Which anesthetic is still commonly used in practice today?
Which anesthetic is associated with evidence of seizure activity on EEG?
Which anesthetic is associated with evidence of seizure activity on EEG?
What does the Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC) of an anaesthetic vapour represent?
What does the Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC) of an anaesthetic vapour represent?
Which anaesthetic vapour requires a higher concentration to be effective due to its poorly lipophilic nature?
Which anaesthetic vapour requires a higher concentration to be effective due to its poorly lipophilic nature?
What effect does this anaesthetic have on renal function?
What effect does this anaesthetic have on renal function?
What is a pharmacokinetic advantage of Sevoflurane?
What is a pharmacokinetic advantage of Sevoflurane?
What effect does this anaesthetic have on neuromuscular function?
What effect does this anaesthetic have on neuromuscular function?
In which type of surgery is this anaesthetic commonly used?
In which type of surgery is this anaesthetic commonly used?
What is the primary site of action for anesthetic agents that produce immobility?
What is the primary site of action for anesthetic agents that produce immobility?
Which of the following is a desirable property of an ideal anesthetic agent?
Which of the following is a desirable property of an ideal anesthetic agent?
What is the term for the loss of all sensations, including pain, sleep, and amnesia?
What is the term for the loss of all sensations, including pain, sleep, and amnesia?
Which receptors are thought to be enhanced by anesthetic agents?
Which receptors are thought to be enhanced by anesthetic agents?
What is the definition of anesthesia?
What is the definition of anesthesia?
What is the current understanding of the mechanism of action of general anesthetics?
What is the current understanding of the mechanism of action of general anesthetics?
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