Pharmacology Frenzy
Which intravenous anesthetic is known for its rapid onset and antiemetic properties?
Propofol
Which nerve block is commonly used for inguinal hernia repair?
Ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric nerve block
What does BIS monitoring measure during anesthesia?
Brain activity
What does the Mallampati score assess?
Intubation difficulty
Which anesthetic complication is characterized by hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, and tachycardia?
Malignant Hyperthermia
What is the primary mechanism of action of local anesthetics?
Blocking sodium channels
Which regional anesthesia technique targets the transversus abdominis plane?
TAP block
What does capnography primarily monitor
End-tidal CO2
Which airway technique is preferred for difficult airway
Fiberoptic intubation
What is the primary treatment of malignant hyperthermia
Dantrolene
Which inhalational agent is contraindicated in neurosurgery due to its potential to increase intracranial pressure?
Nitrous Oxide
Which factor primarily determines the potency of a local anesthetic?
Its lipid solubility
What is the primary concern during laparoscopic surgery with increased intra-abdominal pressure?
Decreased venous return
What is the LEMON mnemonic used for
Which ASA classification is assigned to a patient with mild systemic disease?
ASA II
Which volatile anesthetic agent has a low blood/gas partition coefficient and is commonly used for outpatient procedures?
Sevoflurane
What is the most common early sign of systemic toxicity from local anesthetics?
Central nervous system symptoms, such as dizziness, tinnitus, or circumoral numbness.
What does a flattened arterial line waveform indicate
What is the difference between cricothyrotomy and tracheostomy
Different Anatomy and Cric is faster/used in emergencies
What is the primary management of intraoperative anaphylaxis
Epinephrine
What is the antidote for local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST)?
Intravenous lipid emulsion therapy
What is the maximum safe dosage of lidocaine with epinephrine for local anesthesia in adults?
7 mg/kg
What is the normal range of mixed venous oxygen saturation (SVO2)
60-80%
What is the primary anatomical landmark used to locate the cricothyroid membrane during an emergency cricothyrotomy?
The cricothyroid membrane (located between the thyroid cartilage and the cricoid cartilage)
What is the effect of pneumoperitoneum on ADH secretion and urine output?
Pneumoperitoneum increases ADH secretion, leading to decreased urine output.