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Which drug induces hypnosis or sleep?
Which drug induces hypnosis or sleep?
- Soybean oil
- Methohexital
- Thiopental
- Propofol (correct)
What is the main advantage of propofol as an anesthetic?
What is the main advantage of propofol as an anesthetic?
- It causes increased plasma triglycerides concentrations
- It induces unconsciousness within 30 seconds (correct)
- It supports bacterial growth
- It is an insoluble drug
What is the purpose of soybean oil in the formulation of propofol?
What is the purpose of soybean oil in the formulation of propofol?
- To emulsify the drug (correct)
- To induce hypnosis
- To reduce anxiety
- To support bacterial growth
Which organ is responsible for the rapid and extensive metabolism of propofol?
Which organ is responsible for the rapid and extensive metabolism of propofol?
What is the major metabolic pathway for propofol?
What is the major metabolic pathway for propofol?
What is the elimination half-time of propofol?
What is the elimination half-time of propofol?
Which patient population exhibits a decreased rate of plasma clearance of propofol?
Which patient population exhibits a decreased rate of plasma clearance of propofol?
Which drug has replaced thiopental for induction of anesthesia in many clinical situations?
Which drug has replaced thiopental for induction of anesthesia in many clinical situations?
What is the typical conscious sedation dose of propofol for IV sedation?
What is the typical conscious sedation dose of propofol for IV sedation?
Which drug may be added to propofol for continuous IV sedation in selected patients?
Which drug may be added to propofol for continuous IV sedation in selected patients?
Which drug has emerged as the agent of choice for sedation during brief gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures?
Which drug has emerged as the agent of choice for sedation during brief gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures?
Which effect of propofol is related to its ability to depress spinal cord activity?
Which effect of propofol is related to its ability to depress spinal cord activity?
Propofol possesses antiepileptic properties due to its inhibition of which ion channels?
Propofol possesses antiepileptic properties due to its inhibition of which ion channels?
Which formulation of propofol may cause bronchoconstriction in asthmatic patients?
Which formulation of propofol may cause bronchoconstriction in asthmatic patients?
What effect does propofol have on cerebral blood flow and intracranial pressure?
What effect does propofol have on cerebral blood flow and intracranial pressure?
Which of the following is true about the impact of propofol on sympathetic nervous system activation?
Which of the following is true about the impact of propofol on sympathetic nervous system activation?
Which patients may experience exaggerated blood pressure effects from propofol?
Which patients may experience exaggerated blood pressure effects from propofol?
What is the effect of propofol on heart rate?
What is the effect of propofol on heart rate?
What is the risk of bradycardia-related death during propofol anesthesia?
What is the risk of bradycardia-related death during propofol anesthesia?
Which of the following drugs is frequently added to propofol in attempts to prevent pain with IV injection?
Which of the following drugs is frequently added to propofol in attempts to prevent pain with IV injection?
Which of the following is NOT a difference between Diprivan and generic propofol?
Which of the following is NOT a difference between Diprivan and generic propofol?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Ampofol, a low-lipid emulsion of propofol?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Ampofol, a low-lipid emulsion of propofol?
What is the mechanism of action of propofol?
What is the mechanism of action of propofol?
Which of the following is NOT true about propofol's effect on intraocular pressure?
Which of the following is NOT true about propofol's effect on intraocular pressure?
Which of the following is NOT true about propofol's effect on coagulation?
Which of the following is NOT true about propofol's effect on coagulation?
Which of the following is NOT true about cloudy urine caused by propofol?
Which of the following is NOT true about cloudy urine caused by propofol?
