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Pharmacology 100D- Ohio State
Anesthesia, Alcohols and Neuroleptic Drugs
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Undergraduate 4
10/23/2008

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Term
To Perform Surgery, a patient has to be...
Definition
analgesic, amnesic, unconscious, and relaxed (muscles).
Term
Types of Preanesthetic Medications that can be given.
Definition
Anticholinergics, antiemetics, antihistamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, opioids, muscle relaxants.
Term
What is the role of the following anesthetics:
1. Anticholinergics
2. antiemetics
3. antihistamines
4. barbiturates
5. benzodiazepines
6.opiods
7. muscle relaxants
Definition
1. prevent decrease in HR; dry lung.
2. prevent emesis
3. prevent allergic rxns
4. to sedate
5. decrease anxiety, px. amnesia
6. analgesics
7.decrease muscle tone, easier intubation
Term
General Inhaled Anesthetics
Definition
Halothane (Fluthane), Isoflurane (Forane) NaO
Term
General IV Anesthetics
Definition
Barbituates: Thiopental
Benzo: Diazepam Doperidol, Propofol Diprivan
Term
General Neuro Anesthetics
Definition
Innovar>>Droperidol and Fentanyc
Term
Local Anesthetics
Definition
Bupivacaine (Marcaine), Lidocaine (Xylocaine) Tetracaine (Supracaine)
Term
The cell membrane should expand to/by approx ____% to have anesthetic effect. This expansion causes ______ of ____ channels. Results in ______ because of lack of ________.
Definition
1
closure
Na+
unconsciousness
depolarization
Term
Modulation of a Ligand-Gated Membrane Channel with NO ANESTHETIC PRESENT
Definition
GABA binds to receptor. Cl- channel then opens. Hyperpolarization occurs. Normal excited behavior present.
Term
Modulation of a Ligand-Gated Membrane Channel When an Anesthetic is Inhaled
Definition
Binding GABA is enhanced. It increases the energy of Cl- and reduces neural excitability (anesthesia begins to occur).
Term
Stage Depths of Anesthesia
Definition
Stage 1: Analgesia
Stage 2: Excitement (inc. BP and resp)
Stage 3: Surgical Anesthesia
Stage 4: Medullary Paralysis
Term
To avoid the dangerous Stage II of anesthesia, what can be given?
Definition
A barbiturate
Term
MAC stands for....
Definition
Minimal Alveolar Concentration
Term
What is the MAC?
Definition
Concentration of anesthetic needed to eliminate movement among 50% of patients challenged by skin incision.

This value decreases with increasing potency and lipid solubility.
Term
How Does Excessive uses of NO result in Spine Damage?
Definition
It deprives the body of Vitamin B12
Term
When is a steady state achieved?
Definition
When the partial pressure of an anesthetic gas in compartments of the body (alveolar space, blood) is equivalent to the amount inhaled.
Term
Alveolar Wash-Up Is directly proportional to? Indirectly Proportional?
Definition
Directly: functional resudual capacity of lung
Inversely: ventilatory rate
Term
Anesthetic Uptake
Definition
The product of gas solubility in the blood, cardiac output, and the anesthetic gradient b/n alveolar and venous partial pressure gradients.
Term
Low Solubility of an Anesthetic Gas results in...
Definition
Faster induction and recovery time b/c less is needed to reach a steady state.
Term
These organs reach a steady-state in the most rapid time.
Definition
Brain, heart, liver, kidney, endocrine glands
Term
Inhaled Anesthetics Block the following:
Definition
Excitatory Postsynaptic Current of Nicotinic Receptors
Term
Therapeutic Uses of Halothane
Definition
Usually coadministered with NO, Opioids or locals. Relaxes skeletal and uterine muscle. Not hepatoxic in pediatric patients, but can be in adults. SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN!
Term
Pharmacokinetics of Halothane
Definition
Oxidatively metabolized in body by hydrocarbons. Not to be repeated at intervals of less than 2-3 weeks.
Term
Cardiac SAE'S of Halothane
Definition
Atropine-Sensitive Bradycardia. Arrhythmias. Concentration-dependent Hypotension.
Term
Halothane and toxicity
Definition
A toxic rxn, esp. in females is possible, though rare. Fever v+, anorexia, hepatitis.
Term
Malignant Hyperthermia and Halothane
Definition
Is possible b/c this is a hydrocarbon anesthetic. Due to an excitation-contraction coupling effect with an increase in Ca+ ion concentration (myoplasmic)
Term
Pharmacokinetics of Enflurane
Definition
Metabolized to a fluoride ion, which is excreted in the kidney.
Term
SAE of Enflurane
Definition
Causes CNS excitation. DON'T USE WITH SEIZURE PATIENTS
Term
Pharmacokinetics of Isoflurane
Definition
very stable molecule that undergoes little metabolism. Widely used.
Term
SAE'S of Isoflurane
Definition
produces concentration-dependent hypotension, dilation of coronary vasculature. myocardium blood flow increases.
Term
Pharmacokinetics of Desflurane
Definition
low volatility and must be delivered via vaporizer. Great for outpatient SX
Term
SAE for Desflurane
Definition
laryngospasm, coughing, excessive secretions.
Term
Pharmacokinetics of Sevoflurane
Definition
low solubility in blood, rapidly taken up. Metabolized in liver and may be nephrotoxic.
Term
Pharmacokinetics of Nitrous Oxide
Definition
poorly soluble in blood and other tissues, allowing it to move rapidly.
Term
SAE'S of Nitrous Oxide
Definition
"second gas effect"--pneumothorax. Diffusion hypoxia.
Term
If malignant hypothermia occurs with Halothane, the drug of choice to treat it is...
Definition
Dantrolene
Term
A good drug to pair with NO to produce anesthesia is...
Definition
Thiopental
Term
Thiopental Pharmacokinetics
Definition
Weak analgesic, potent anesthetic. Minor effects on the CV system. Hypotension poss w/shock patients. Barbiturate.
Term
Thiopental SAE'S
Definition
Severe Hypotension with patient's in shock. Apnea, cough, chest wall spasm, laryngospasm, bronchospasm.
Term
Most common benzodiazepines that are used in conjunction with anesthetics
Definition
midazolam, diazepam, lorazepam
Term
Common opiods used during SX:
Definition
Morphine, fentanyl, sufentanil.
Term
SAE of Opioids
Definition
hypotension, respiratory depression, muscle rigidity, postanesthetic v+ and nausea
Term
Pharmacokinetics of Etomidate
Definition
hypnotic anesthetic that lacks analgesic activity. Used with cardiac patients
Term
SAE's of Etomidate
Definition
decrease in plasma cortisol and aldosterone levels, inhibition of 11-Beta-hydroxylase.
Term
Pharmacokinetics of Propofol
Definition
sedative/hypnotic drug. Supplemented with narcotics.
Term
SAE's of Propofol
Definition
muscle twitching, spontaneous movement, hiccups. decreases blood pressure and intacranial pressure. Euphoria!!
Term
Pharmacokinetics of Ketamine
Definition
interacts with N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors. metabolized in liver. used in children and young adults, short procedures.
Term
SAE'S of Ketamine
Definition
stimulation of heart and increase blood pressure and cardiac output.
Term
Areas where locan anesthetics act upon
Definition
small, unmyelinated nerve fibers
Term
this is added to a drug regimen when giving local anesthetics allowing the anesthetic to act longer
Definition
epinephrine
Term
SAE'S of Local Anesthetics
Definition
seizures, cardiovascular collapse. cardiotoxicity. Allergic reactions.
Term
Drugs you can use to treat Alcohol withdrawal symptoms
Definition
1. Benzodiazepines: Diazepad (Valium)Chlordiazepoxide--decrease anxiety (Librium)
2.Phenothiazines--decrease psychosis. Chlorpromazine
3.Antiepileptic Drugs: Phenytoin
Term
Drugs used to treat Alcoholism
Definition
Disulfiram (Antabuse) and Naltrexone
Term
Give some diseases/disorders common with those that ingest large quantities of ethanol
Definition
Metabolic acidosis, hyperuricemia, fatty liver, hypoglycemia.
Term
Metabolic Acidosis
Definition
Common with ethanol consumption. Increases px of NADH converts pyruvate to lactate. Too much conversion leads to this condition.
Term
Hyperuricemia
Definition
When NADH transforms pyruvate to lactate, it competes with uric acid for excreation and decreases it. Uric acid builds up causing this condition (gout).
Term
Fatty Liver Disease
Definition
An increase in NADH and an increase in glycerol-3 phospate and triglycerides causes an increase in triglycerides. Acetate->ACoA->FA
Term
Hypoglycemia and ethanol use
Definition
Caused by an increase in NADH, which decreases pyruvate amounts needed for gluconeogenesis.
Term
Hepatonecrosis and Ethanol Usages
Definition
Brough on by an increase in mitochondrial metabolism in the liver. NADH reoxidation is increased with an increase in 02 consumption. Risk of hypoxia occurs leading to necrosis.
Term
How Moderate Levels of Ethanol are Good for your Health
Definition
It increases good cholesterol (HDL) that protects against atheroma formation. Also decreases platelet aggregation.
Term
Example of why ethanol may be given (besides for recreational use)
Definition
Given topically, orally, or IV for poison management.
Term
What are the best absorption places for ethanol
Definition
stomach and especially small intestine via passive diffusion. Presence of food slows process.
Term
Elimination of Ethanol
Definition
via liver. Metabolized to >90% CO2 and H20. Excreted in air, urine, milk, sweat.
Term
Rate of Metabolism for Ethanol
Definition
100mg/kg/hr. Zero Order Kinetics
Term
Distribution of Ethanol
Definition
Distrubutes into total body water (men=68% women=55%)
Term
Ethanol and bactericide
Definition
If the body contains more than 70% ethanol in the membranes--bactericidal.
Term
Concentraion of Ethanol in Cell Membranes
Definition
If there is a 1% concentraion in cell membranes, it works similar to general anesthesia.
Term
How an overdose in ethanol can cause death
Definition
Too much in the membranes is like an overdose of anesthesia. Transport of Na+ and K+ and AA's are impaired, stopping conduction.
Term
Naltroxene
Definition
drug given to alcoholics who want to stop drinking. Naltroxene can decrease the pleasurable effects produces by alcohol.
Term
Nutritonal Problems caused by Alcoholism
Definition
Peripheral Neuritis and/or malnutrition
Term
Effects of Ethanol on Thermoregulatory Center
Definition
cutaneous vasodilation--> heat loss, dec. arteriolar resistance and tachycardia.
Term
Effects of ethanol on the hypothalamus
Definition
causes an increase in gastric acid secretion, increasing intestinal motility.
Term
Effects of Ethanol on the Medulla
Definition
a toxic level can lead to peripheral collapse and respiratory depression. Ethanol has an inhibitory effect.
Term
This drug reverses alcoholic coma
Definition
Naloxene
Term
1st Stage Withdrawal Effects
Definition
Hyperirritability, exaggerated reflexes, sleeplessness, tremor, muscular tension, thirst.
Term
A shot of whiskey is equivalent to what? Which is equivalent to what?
Definition
a glass of wine and a 12 oz beer
Term
Methanol is broken into what and by what?
Definition
It is broken into formaldehyde and then to formic acid. Catalyzed by dehydrogenase and/or catalase.
Term
What is formic acid toxic to?
Definition
Retina, Optic Nerve
Term
Methanol Treatment
Definition
IV Na Bicarbonate or give ethanol before methanol is oxidized.n
Term
Fomepizole
Definition
new drug used to treat methanol and ethylene glycol poisoning. It inhibits alcohol dehydrogenase
Term
What metabolizes ethanol into acetylaldehyde?
Definition
DH and Microsomal Ethanol Oxidizing System in the liver.
Term
What does Disulfiram do?
Definition
Inhibits acetylaldehyde DH activity.
Term
You should not drink if you are on these types of drugs:
Definition
Benzodiazepines, phenothiazines, barbiturates, and many other drugs.
Term
Schizophrenia
Definition
Psychosis associated with delusions, hallucinations, disurbances of thinking or speech, associated with an increase in the CNS dopamine activity (1% population)
Term
Neuroleptic drugs produces antipsychotic effects by blocking what?
Definition
D2 receptors.
Term
D1 and D5 receptors
Definition
Activated adenyl cyclase
Term
D2 receptors
Definition
involved in the inhibition of adenyl cyclase
Term
D3 and D4
Definition
inhibit adenyl cyclase
Term
Current antipsychotic drugs work on what receptors:
Definition
Both dopaminergic as well as serotonin.
Term
Clozapine has a high affinity for what receptors?
Definition
D1,2, and 4, also 5-HT2, muscarinic, and alpha adrenergic receptors as well as dopamine D2 receptor antagonist. Minimal ability to cause extrapyramidal side effects.
Term
Risperidone blocks what receptors?
Definition
5-HT2 receptors to a greater extent than D2 receptors.
Term
Some SAE's of Antipsychotic drugs
Definition
dystonia, akathisia, Parkinsonian syndrome, tardive dyskinesia.
Term
These medications are good for nausea due to vertigo
Definition
Meclizine and Dimenhydramine
Term
Medications used for nausea due to motion sickness:
Definition
scopolamine and promethazine
Term
These drugs are good for the treatment of nausea due to chemotherapy
Definition
domperidone, haloperidol, metoclopramide, prochloperazine
Term
Drugs used to treat nausea due to radiation therapy
Definition
thiethylperazine and domperidone
Term
The neuroleptics cause anticholinergic effects.
Definition
Thioridazine, Chlorpromazine, Clozapine, Olanzapine
Term
Anticholinergic effects caused by the drugs: thioridazine, chlorpromazine, clozapine and olanzapine
Definition
blurred vision, dry mouth, sedation, confusion, inhibition of GI and urinary tract.
Term
Basal Ganglia
Definition
Site of paranoia and hallucinations
Term
Occipital Lobe
Definition
visual activity impairment (center of reading, images and emotions)
Term
Auditory System
Definition
site of auditory hallucinations with schizophrenic patients
Term
Hippocampus
Definition
learning and memory center of brain. impaired with schizophrenic patients
Term
Limbic system
Definition
invovled in emotions, site of agitation for schizo. patients
Term
Advese effects often seen with individuals treated with neuroleptic drugs
Definition
Tremors, postural hypotension, constipation, urinary retention, confusion, sexual dysfunction
Term
Neuroleptic Drugs that bind to Cholinergic (muscarinic) receptor
Definition
Thioridazine, chlorpromazine
Term
Neuroleptic Drugs that bind to alpha-adrenergic receptors that can cause orthostatic hypotension
Definition
chlorpromazine
Term
Neuroleptic drugs that bind to dopamine receptors causing a parkinsoniam reaction
Definition
All drugs, but particularly haloperidol, fluphenazine, thiothixene
Term
Neuroleptic drugs that bind to serotonin receptors
Definition
Risperidone, clozapine, aripiprazole, olanzapine, quetiapine
Term
These neuroleptic drugs bind to H1 histamine receptors causing sedation
Definition
promethazine and chlorpromazine
Term
To help balance out SAE's of Neuroleptic Drugs, this drug can be given
Definition
Benztropine. an anticholinergic drug
Term
Tardive Dyskinesia
Definition
"fly catching" that occurs with long term treatment with neuroleptic drugs. Motor disorder. Irreversible
Term
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Definition
Rxn to neuroleptic drugs. Symptoms include muscle rigidity, fever, stupor, unstable BP and myoglobinemia. Tx includes D/C meds and supportive therapy.
Term
Meds that can be used for therapy of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Definition
Dantrolene, bromocriptine
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