Chapter 9 Anesthetic Agents UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
3 Categories - CORRECT ANSWER - Inhalation
Intravenous
Local/Regional
Inhalation Agents - CORRECT ANSWER - Oxygen
Nitrous Oxide
Volatile Agents - CORRECT ANSWER - Sevoflurane (Ultane)
Desflurane (Suprane)
Isoflurane (Forane)
Sevoflurane (Ultane) - CORRECT ANSWER - Rapid and Smooth onset and recovery
causes bradycardia, hypotension, and cardiac dysrhythmias, reducing Cardiac output
nausea & vomiting post operative
may cause renal complications
may trigger MH
Desflurane (Suprane) - CORRECT ANSWER - requires the use of heated vaporizers for
administration
rapid onset and recovery
***Safe to use with Hepatic Insufficiency (liver)
Less costly than Sevoflurane
, Isoflurane (Forane) - CORRECT ANSWER - mildly pugent, musty smelling agent
rapid induction and recovery
profound respiratory depressant-hypotension
Can cause Intracranial Pressure (ICP)-reversible with hyperventalation
Intravenous Agents: Induction Agents - CORRECT ANSWER - Propofol (Diprivan)
Etomidate (Amidate)
Thiopental Sodium (Pentothal Sodium)
Propofol (Diprivan) - CORRECT ANSWER - AKA-Milk of Amnesia (will see most
commonly)
is a sedative-hypnotic agent
Strict Sterile technique is used during its preparation and administration
**Irritating to the Vein-discomfort
Agent of choice for same day procedures
Contraindicated for patients with unstable hemodynamics or head trauma
Etomidate (Amidate) - CORRECT ANSWER - Is a NON barbiturate hypnotic agent
postoperative nausea and vomiting are seen more frequently
Thiopental Sodium (Pentothal Sodium) - CORRECT ANSWER - Is a barbiturate that DOES
NOT provide anesthesia or muscle relaxation, but does have hypnotic, amnesic and sedative
effects
used well with Nitrous Oxide
Intravenous Agents-Dissociative Agents - CORRECT ANSWER - The dissociative agents
selectively interrupt the associative pathways of the brain.
Ketamine Hydrochloride - CORRECT ANSWER - most commonly used dissociative agent
Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
3 Categories - CORRECT ANSWER - Inhalation
Intravenous
Local/Regional
Inhalation Agents - CORRECT ANSWER - Oxygen
Nitrous Oxide
Volatile Agents - CORRECT ANSWER - Sevoflurane (Ultane)
Desflurane (Suprane)
Isoflurane (Forane)
Sevoflurane (Ultane) - CORRECT ANSWER - Rapid and Smooth onset and recovery
causes bradycardia, hypotension, and cardiac dysrhythmias, reducing Cardiac output
nausea & vomiting post operative
may cause renal complications
may trigger MH
Desflurane (Suprane) - CORRECT ANSWER - requires the use of heated vaporizers for
administration
rapid onset and recovery
***Safe to use with Hepatic Insufficiency (liver)
Less costly than Sevoflurane
, Isoflurane (Forane) - CORRECT ANSWER - mildly pugent, musty smelling agent
rapid induction and recovery
profound respiratory depressant-hypotension
Can cause Intracranial Pressure (ICP)-reversible with hyperventalation
Intravenous Agents: Induction Agents - CORRECT ANSWER - Propofol (Diprivan)
Etomidate (Amidate)
Thiopental Sodium (Pentothal Sodium)
Propofol (Diprivan) - CORRECT ANSWER - AKA-Milk of Amnesia (will see most
commonly)
is a sedative-hypnotic agent
Strict Sterile technique is used during its preparation and administration
**Irritating to the Vein-discomfort
Agent of choice for same day procedures
Contraindicated for patients with unstable hemodynamics or head trauma
Etomidate (Amidate) - CORRECT ANSWER - Is a NON barbiturate hypnotic agent
postoperative nausea and vomiting are seen more frequently
Thiopental Sodium (Pentothal Sodium) - CORRECT ANSWER - Is a barbiturate that DOES
NOT provide anesthesia or muscle relaxation, but does have hypnotic, amnesic and sedative
effects
used well with Nitrous Oxide
Intravenous Agents-Dissociative Agents - CORRECT ANSWER - The dissociative agents
selectively interrupt the associative pathways of the brain.
Ketamine Hydrochloride - CORRECT ANSWER - most commonly used dissociative agent
