Thiopental (Pentothal)

Methohexital (Brevial)

Diazepam (Valium)

Midazolam (Versed)

Lorazepam (Ativan)

Diazepam (Valium)

Midazolam (Versed)

Lorazepam (Ativan)

Neuroleptic-opioid combinations which are called neuroroleptanalgesics combine fentanyl (opyoid) and droperidol (a phenothiazine) is used for

Propofol (Diprivan)

Ketamine (Ketalar)

Etomidate (Amidate)

Propofol (Diprivan) is used for

Ketamine (Ketalar) is used for

Etomidate (Amidate) is used for

An antiarrhythmic agent used to treat both venlricuiar arrhythmias and supraventricular tachicardias.

Seizures are classifled as

What are types of generalized seizures: 1. Absence. 2. Myoclonic. 3. Atonic. 4. Tonic-clonic.

Nitrous oxide is contraindicated in patients: 1. Head injury 2. With bowel obstruction 3. Pneumothorax 4. Middle ear and sinus disease 5. With upper respiratory infections 6. COPD (emphysema or bronchitis) 7. In the first trimester of pregnancy 8. With whom communication is difficult (i.e., autistic patients) 9. Having a contagious disease since it is difficult to sterilize entire tubes

Prolonged exposure (e.g., more than 24 hours) to Nitrous oxide causes

Which component of a lidocaine local anesthetic solution causes an allergy?

Of the amide-type local anesthetics, which is the only one that is metabolized in the bloodstrcrm rather than the liver?

___?___ prevents the oxidation (deterioration) ofthe epinephrine vasoconstrictor in those commercial preparations containing epinephrine

Bisulfites are present in all commercial local anesthetics

___?___ has Iess of a vasodilator effect compared to the others and, therefore, is the drug chosen when a vasoconstrictor is not used with the local anesthetic.

Articaine is contraindicated in patients with 1. hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type 2. hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the ester type 3. hypersensitivity to sodium bisulfite.

When phetolamine mesylate (OraVerse) is given after a dental procedure to reverse the local anesthetic effects, approximately how fast is the return to normal nerve sensation compared to the normal time for the anesthetic to wear off?

Phentolamine mesylate (OraVerse) is a drug used to reverse soft tissue anesthesia and the associated functional deficits resulting from a local dental anesthetic containing a vasoconstrictor. Which statement best describes its mechansim of action?

OraVerse dose is based upon

OraVerse (solution for injection/dental cartridge) is administered as a

Phentolamine rnesylate (OraVerse) is an

The most common adverse effects associated with the benzodiazepines include all of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the exception?

Pharmacological effects of benzodiazepines: 1. antianxiety 2. sedation 3. anticonvulsant 4. amnesia 5. skeletal muscle relaxation

Adverse effects of benzodiazepines: 1. fatigue, slurred speech, drowsiness/sleepiness and conf'usion 2. dry mouth, nausea 3. hypotension, muscle relaxation

Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)

Diazepam (Valium)

Lorazepam (Ativan)

Flurazepam (Dalmane)

Triazolam (Halcion)

Diazepam (Valium)

Clonazepam (Klonopin )

Flumazenil (Mazicon)

Buspirone (BuSpar) is a partial agonist at a specific:

Which of the following side effects are most common with the use of Diazepam (Valium)?

Buspirone (BuSpar)

Buspirone (BuSpar) differs from other antianxiety agents in that it ___?___ possess anticonvulsant or muscle relaxant properties, ___?___ impair psychomotor function and ___?___ cause sedation (lacks CNS depressant activiry) or physical dependence.

Contraindication to use Diazepam

Propylene glycol, which is in the ry mixture, is the main cause of

The barbiturates Phenobarbital (Luminal), Mephobarbital (Mebaral), and Primidone (Mysoline) are classified as what type of barbiturate?

The brief duration of general anesthetic action of an ultra-short-acting barbiturate is due to what factor?