Propofol: Mechanism of Action and Clinical Uses
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What effect does this medication have on cerebral blood flow?

  • Decreases cerebral blood flow (correct)
  • No effect on cerebral blood flow
  • Increases cerebral blood flow
  • Causes fluctuations in cerebral blood flow
  • How does a large dose of this medication affect systemic blood pressure?

  • Increases systemic blood pressure
  • Decreases systemic blood pressure (correct)
  • No effect on systemic blood pressure
  • Causes fluctuations in systemic blood pressure
  • What is the primary route of excretion for this medication?

  • Excreted by lungs
  • Excreted by gastrointestinal tract
  • Excreted by kidneys (correct)
  • Excreted by liver
  • What effect does this medication have on intracranial pressure?

    <p>Decreases intracranial pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does this medication have on cardiac output?

    <p>Decreases cardiac output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What vital sign is crucial to monitor during anesthesia?

    <p>Blood Pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does monitoring respiratory rate during anesthesia help assess?

    <p>Pulmonary function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may changes in heart rate during anesthesia indicate?

    <p>Inadequate depth of anesthesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can anesthesiainduced hypotension or hypertension lead to?

    <p>Organ failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of monitoring oxygen saturation during anesthesia?

    <p>Evaluating oxygen delivery to tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

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