6 Questions
Which of the following is a common side effect of general anaesthetics?
Nausea and vomiting
What is the primary mechanism of action of general anaesthetics?
Enhancing inhibitory neurotransmission
Which organ is responsible for metabolizing most general anaesthetics in the body?
Liver
Which of the following is a common property of general anaesthetics?
Reducing excitatory neurotransmission
What is the primary route of administration for general anaesthetics in surgical settings?
Intravenous
Which factor is most likely to affect the recovery time from general anaesthesia?
Body temperature
Study Notes
General Anaesthetics
- Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of general anaesthetics
- The primary mechanism of action of general anaesthetics is altering the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system to produce a state of unconsciousness
- The liver is responsible for metabolizing most general anaesthetics in the body
- A common property of general anaesthetics is that they are lipid soluble, which allows them to cross the blood-brain barrier
- The primary route of administration for general anaesthetics in surgical settings is intravenous (IV)
- Factors that affect the recovery time from general anaesthesia include the type and dose of anaesthetic, the patient's age, health, and body weight, and the duration of the procedure
Test your knowledge on general anaesthetics by answering questions about common side effects, mechanism of action, metabolism, properties, administration, and factors affecting recovery time.
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