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Which drug group does propofol belong to?
Which drug group does propofol belong to?
- Neuromuscular blocking drugs
- IV induction agents (correct)
- Volatile anaesthetic agents
- Local anaesthetic drugs
What is the mechanism of action of propofol?
What is the mechanism of action of propofol?
- Enhances effects of GABA (correct)
- Binds to GABA receptor
- Causes rapid loss of consciousness
- Acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter
What is the speed of induction for propofol?
What is the speed of induction for propofol?
- 30-45 minutes (correct)
- 1-2.5 mg/kg
- 4-7 minutes
- Extensively bound to plasma protein
Which drug is extensively bound to plasma protein and albumin?
Which drug is extensively bound to plasma protein and albumin?
How is thiopentone eliminated from the body?
How is thiopentone eliminated from the body?
Which drug group does ketamine belong to?
Which drug group does ketamine belong to?
What is the duration of action for thiopentone?
What is the duration of action for thiopentone?
Which drug is known for causing rapid loss of consciousness due to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier?
Which drug is known for causing rapid loss of consciousness due to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier?
How is propofol metabolized?
How is propofol metabolized?
Which drug enhances the effects of GABA, the chief inhibitory neurotransmitter?
Which drug enhances the effects of GABA, the chief inhibitory neurotransmitter?