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Properties of Ideal Induction Agents

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Which of the following is NOT a property of an ideal inhalational anesthetic agent?

Long shelf life

Cheap

No additives

Chemically unstable in the presence of heat, light, and soda lime (correct)

Which of the following inhalational agents was the first to be used in anesthesia?

Chloroform

Diethyl ether

Nitrous oxide (correct)

Ethyl chloride

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the addition of halogen atoms to the basic ether molecule?

It increases the potency of the anesthetic agent

It has no effect on the risk of explosions and fires

It reduces the risk of explosions and fires (correct)

It increases the risk of explosions and fires

What is the primary reason for the increasing use of intravenous anesthetic agents (TIVA) over inhalational agents?

Side effects and pollution (greenhouse effect) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the control of alveolar and blood levels of inhalational agents?

They can be controlled by adjusting the inspired concentration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following inhalational agents requires a special vaporizer for administration?

Volatile hydrocarbons Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the cardiac output (CO) and systemic vascular resistance (SVR) during anesthesia?

The effects of inhalational agents on CO and SVR depend on the specific agent used Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following inhalational agents is considered a gas?

Xenon Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the administration of inhalational agents?

They can be administered through both a face mask and an endotracheal tube Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following inhalational agents is no longer in use due to safety concerns?

Trichloroethylene Signup and view all the answers