GABA & Sedatives
This GABA receptor is ionotropic and causes Cl⁻ influx.
GABA-A receptor
This value measures anesthetic potency.
MAC (minimum alveolar concentration)
These channels are blocked by ethosuximide.
T-type calcium channels
This serotonin receptor mediates emesis.
5-HT3
This receptor mediates analgesia and respiratory depression.
Mu opioid receptor
These drugs increase the frequency that the Cl⁻ channel is open.
Benzodiazepines
Low blood–gas partition coefficient means this type of onset.
Fast induction
This drug stabilizes inactivated Na⁺ channels and can cause gingival hyperplasia.
Phenytoin
This drug class aborts migraines by acting on 5-HT1B/1D receptors.
Triptans (sumatriptan)
This drug reverses opioid overdose.
Naloxone
This barbiturate induces CYP450 enzymes and worsens effects of alcohol.
Phenobarbital
This IV anesthetic blocks NMDA receptors and causes dissociative anesthesia.
Ketamine
This seizure drug causes weight loss and can cause kidney stones.
Topiramate
This life-threatening condition is caused by excess serotonin.
Serotonin syndrome
This opioid uniquely causes mydriasis due to anticholinergic effects.
Meperidine
This drug is used to reverse benzodiazepine overdose.
Flumazenil
This IV anesthetic causes marked respiratory depression and is antiemetic.
Propofol
This drug binds vesicular synaptic protein to reduce neurotransmitter release.
Levetiracetam (safe in pregnancy)
These drugs block serotonin reuptake.
SSRIs
This partial opioid agonist is used for opioid use disorder.
Buprenorphine
This GABA-B agonist is used for spasticity in motor neuron disease.
Baclofen
This hereditary reaction to anesthetics is treated with dantrolene.
Malignant hyperthermia
First-line drug to acutely break status epilepticus.
Benzodiazepine (diazepam or lorazepam)
BONUS: WHAT'S GIVEN AFTER TO PREVENT RECURRENCE?
This drug class blocks monoamine oxidase and can cause tyramine toxicity.
MAOIs
This symptom does NOT develop tolerance with chronic opioid use.
Constipation or miosis