Anaesthesia

Question 1

Name local anaesthetics

Answer 1

• lidocaine
• bupivocaine

Question 2

Which local anaesthetic has the longest duration of action

Answer 2

bupivocaine

Question 3

Name general IV anaesthetics

Answer 3

• propofol
• thiopental
• etomidate
• ketamine

Question 4

Features of propofol

Answer 4

• rapid recovery
• low hangover effect

Question 5

Features of thiopental

Answer 5

• rapid onset
• fat soluble so longer hangover effect

Question 6

Features of etomidate

Answer 6

• rapid recovery
• no hangover effect

Question 7

Features of ketamine

Answer 7

• less hypotension
• slow recovery
• high psychoactive side effects

Question 8

Name general inhalation anaesthetics

Answer 8

• volatile liquids e.g. isoflurane, desflurane, sevoflurane
• nitrous oxide