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When is nitrous oxide most likely to cause teratogenic effects? - ANSWER-first trimester What is the effect of all anesthetics in pregnant women? - ANSWER-relax the uterus (increase risk of postoperative miscarriage) Would it be better to use an inhalation anesthetic or spinal for a uterine surgery? Why? - ANSWER-spinal (less bleeding - inhalation = uterine relaxation and more bleeding) What are the three principle sources of waste anesthetic gasses? - ANSWER-(1) masks (2) high-pressure fi...

Class III antiarrhythmics - ANSWER-K channel blockers (prolongs depolarization) (amiodarone) Class IV antiarrhythmic - ANSWER-Calcium channel blocker (verapamil, diltiazem) adenosine works on what kind of receptor? - ANSWER-purinergic receptors 3 populations to be cautious of beta blockers in - ANSWER-asthmatics (cause bronchoconstriction), diabetics (cause hypoglycemia), this with claudication drug of choice for A-fib/flutter - ANSWER-CCB-diltiazem alternate: beta blocker drug ...

Which drugs cause histamine release? (contraindicated for asthmatics) - ANSWER-Phenanthrenes + demorol produce histamine release Which opioid's metabolism is not affected by liver disease? - ANSWER-Remifentanyl is metabolized by hydrolysis, enzyme catalyzing it is called nonspecific esterases What drug interaction occurs between MAOIs and demerol? - ANSWER-Deadly seizures How do opioids cause respiratory depression with regards to PCO2 and alveolar ventilation? - ANSWER-Opioids are r...

The antishivering effect of meperidine is believed to be mediated via stimulation of which receptor? - ANSWER-Kappa Which of the following would be preferred in an asthmatic patient requiring analgesics? - ANSWER-Fentanyl All of the following drugs may be used to relieve the increase in biliary pressure caused by opiate drugs EXCEPT: - ANSWER-Succinylcholine Atropine, Nitroglycerine, Glucagon, Narcan are What you WOULD give. The primary cardiac effect of opiates used in anesthesia is?...

Pharmaceutics - ANSWER-the formulation and preparation of drugs Pharacoeconomics - ANSWER-the study of the economic impact of drugs Toxicology - ANSWER-study of harmful effects of chemicals; pharmacology of high doses Pharmacognosy - ANSWER-The study of drugs that are obtained from natural plant and animal sources. Pharmacy - ANSWER-the study of preparing and dispensing drugs Pharmacogenetics - ANSWER-genetic influences by and on drugs Pharacodynamics - ANSWER-what the drug doe...

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EXAM 1 NAGELHOUT COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED A+)EXAM 1 NAGELHOUT COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED A+)decrease blood pressure decrease renal blood flow decrease GFR decrease UO - ANSWER-What are the renal effects of all anesthetics except nitrous oxide? Halothane - ANSWER-What anesthetic is associated with hepatotoxicity in adults but not children? All except nitrous oxide - ANSWER-What inhalation anesthetics trigger malignant hyperthermia and are contraindicated? Nit...