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Give example of ultra-short acting NMBD and duration of action.
Succinylcholine - 5-10 min.
Give example of a short-acting NMBD.
n/a
Give examples of intermediate acting NMBD and duration of action.
atracurium
cisatracurium
vecuronium
rocuronium
30-60 min
Give example of a long-acting NMBD.
pancuronium
What is the chemical structure of the 'curiums?
benzylisoquinolines
What is the chemical structure of 'roniums?
steroidal
What is the Hz of single twitch test? TOF? Double-burst? Tetanus? Posttenanic Count?
Single - 0.1-1.0
TOF - 2
Double Burst - 50
Tetanus - 30,50, or 100
Posttetanic - 50 for 5 sec, 3 sec pause, single twitches of 1Hz
Which twitch test requires baseline before drug admin?
single twitch
Which test is easier to detect fade than TOF?
double burst
Which test tells how much over 100% paralyzed they are?
posttetanic count
Regarding posttetanice count - the higher the number, the ____ paralyzed they are.
less
0= really paralyzed
7-8 = about ready to recover
time from drug administration to maximum effect...
onset time
time from drug administration to 25% recovery of twitch responses...
clinical duration
time from drug administration to 90% recovery of twitch response...
total duration of action
compares 4th twitch of TOF to 1st twitch, and when 4th twitch is 90% of 1st = recovery indicated.
TOF ratio
If patient has 4 twitches, but TOF ratio is _____, they are still 70% blocked.
<90%
Which site is best for onset?
orbicularis oculi (facial nerve stimulated)
Which site is best for offset?
adductor policis (ulnar nerve)
What is the sequence of onset for muscle paralysis and recovery?
eye lids
extremities
chest
abdominal muscles
diaphragm
(recovery in opposite order)
4 twitches = _____ block or less
70%
4 twiches = ______ block (TOFR > 90%)
70-75%
3 twitches = _______ block
75-80%
2 twitches = ________block
80-85%
1 twitch = _______ block
90-95%
0 twitch = _____ block
100%
Does succ have a fade when testing twitches?
No, everything goes out and comes back together.
Describe Phase I block
-Depolarizing (succ)
-muscle fasciculations precede onset of block
-abscence of posttenatic potentiation
-block potentiated by anticholinesterse drugs
Describe Phase II block
-nondepolarizing
-no fasciculations
-reverse with anticholinesterase drugs
Phase II block can occur with OD and desensitization with succ at doses > ____
6mg/kg
Tests for recovery from blockade that reveal 80% receptors still occupied:
Tidal Volume 5ml/kg
Single Twitch Strength (75-80%)
Tests for recovery that reveal 70% receptors still occupied:
-TOF
-sustained tetanus 50 Hz 5sec
-vital capacity
-double burst (60-70%)
Tests for recovery that reveal 50% receptors still occupied:
-sustained tetanus at 100Hz
-inspiratory force 40cmH20
-head lift 5 seconds
-hand grip
-sustained bite
Which drugs are broken down by pseudocholinesterase?
succinylcholine, ester LA, neostigmine, edrophonium
Which drugs are broken down by non-specific esterases?
atracurium, cisatracurium, remifentanil, clevidipine, etomidate
Which drugs are broken down by RBC esterases?
esmolol
low dibucaine # + normal activity =
atypical enzyme
normal dibucaine # + low activity =
normal enzyme with low levels present
low dibucaine # + low activity =
atypical enzyme with low levels present
normal dibucaine # + normal activity =
normal enzyme and amount
above ____ normal activity = good
60%
What is the 100% safe cure for prolonged blockade?
sedate, ventilate, and wait
What are the side effects of succinylcholine?
- hyperkalemia
-dysrhythmias
-myalgia
-myoglobinemia
-increased gastric pressure
-increased ICP
-increased IOP
-MH
-masseter spasm
How are the 'curiums eliminated?
Hoffman elimination + nonspecific esterases (nonorgan dependent)
How is rocuronium eliminated?
renal; hepatic
How is vecuronium eliminated?
renal 20-30%; hepatic 40-80%
How is pancuronium eliminated?
primarily renal; some hepatic
How is succ eliminated?
plasma cholinesterase
What are the effects when H1 is stimulated?
- inc cap perm
-bronchoconstriction
-intestinal contraction
- neg dromotropic
What are the effects when H2 is stimulated?
-inc gastric acid
-systemic/cerebral vasodilation
- pos inotropic and dromotropic
What are two agents that release histamine?
atracurium (major) and succ (minor)
What are the cardiac effects of atracurium?
histamine release -- decreased BP and increased HR
What are the cardiac effects of pancuronium?
vagolytic and indirect sympathomimetic - increased HR
What are the cardiac effects of succ?
slight tachycardia
repeat doses = bradycardia
What are factors that prolong paralysis?
hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, hypothermia
Drugs that prolong paralysis?
CCB, BB, lasix, steroids, IHA, lithium, mag sulfate, dantrolene
Antibiotics that prolong paralysis?
aminoglycosides, polymixin B, clindamycin, tetracycline
What is MOA of neostigmine?
inhibits cholinesterase breakdown of Ach - increases circulating Ach that competitively binds to both nicotinic and muscarinic receptors
What is MOA of robinul?
binds muscarinic receptors prohibiting parasymp response
What are some side effects of neostigmine?
bronchospasm, increased secretions, bradycardia
What is max dose of neostigmine?
5mg
What is max dose of edrophonium? And what do you give with it?
1mg/kg
atropine
Succ is only NMBD that is an agonist and ______?
antagonist
Which drug with increase arousal d/t incr Ach in brain d/t crossing BBB?
physiostigmine
If you have a TOF 2-3 twitches, how long will recovery take with intmd acting drugs? long acting?
4-15 min; 30 min
What type of muscle does not get paralyzed with NMBD? and ex?
smooth and cardiac: heart, bronchi, uterus, bowel
What is the chemical structure of succ?
2 Ach molecules
Main site of action of NMBD:
nicotinic cholinergic receptor and endplate of muscle
What are the 3 properties of all LA?
1. benzene ring
2. quaternary amine
3. intermediate chain (ester - O or amide- N)
What is the MOA of LA?
1.equilibration of ionized and nonionized form outside of nerve membrane
2. nonionized form enters nerve - reequilibration - ionized form moves up into inside of Na channel and binds = blocks depolarization
True or False: all LA are acids
false = all are bases
What does the addition of HCO3- do to the solution?
Increased pH = increases lipid solubitlity = faster onset
The close pKa is to body pH = the ______ the ______.
(exception?)
faster the onset

exception = chloroprocaine - still fastest regardless of pKa
What does protein binding affect?
duration of action
Adding epi _____ onset time (except for spinals)
decreases
What are 3 reasons to put epi in LA?
1. hemostasis
2. inc. duration of block
3. dec risk of toxicity
What are 4 properties that affect LA toxicity?
1. vascularity
2. speed of injection
3. addition of epi
4. pH of area
How are esters metabolized?
hydrolysis of cholinesterases
How are amides metabolized?
by liver in cytochrome enzymes
Which LA are more allergenic?
esters
What are s/s LAST in order?
1. lightheadedness, tinnitus, tongue numbness
2. visual disturbances
3. muscular twitching
4. convulsions
5. unconscious
6. coma
7. resp arrest
8. CV arrest
What are 4 ways to prevent LAST?
1. use lowest dose
2. incremental injections
3. aspirate
4. use IV marker
3 drugs that should be avoided in the tx of LAST?
vasopressin, CCB, BB
Cocaine is the only LA that _____?
vasoconstricts
Which drug is an isomer of bupivicaine but has less cardiotoxicity?
ropivicaine
What are the 3 naturally occurring catecholamines in the body?
dopamine, NE, epi
What is the synthesis of catecholamines?
tyrosine -- dopa-- dopamine--NE--epi
Where is the enzyme COMT found?
in the synapse
Where is the enzyme MAO found?
mitochondria
What is an example of a drug that interferes with synthesis of NT?
demser - sympatholytic
What is the MOA of methyldopa?
formation of false NT
What are two examples of drugs that block reuptake of NE?
cocaine, hemicholinium
What is the MOA for vesamicol and reserpine?
block transport system of storage vesicle
What is an example of a drug that promotes release of catecholamines?
amphetamines and ephedrine
What is the MOA for clonidine and precedex?
prevent release of catecholamines
What are examples of drugs that mimic NT at postjunctional sites?
neo, dobutamine, precedex
What are examples of drugs that block postsynaptic receptor?
atropine, lopressor, atenolol
What is MOA of neostigmine and MAOI?
inhibition of breakdown of transmitter
What are drugs that interfere with 2nd messenger system?
milrinone, viagra
What happens to the radial muscle if alpha receptors stimulated?
contraction - mydriasis
What happens to sphincter muscle is muscarinic receptors stimulated?
contraction - miosis
Stimulating Beta 2 receptors in the periphery will cause:
dilation
Stimulating Alpha 1 and 2 receptors in the periphery will cause:
constriction
Cerebral arteries are unique and have only alpha 1 receptors. True or False?
True - no beta
Stimulating M2M3 receptors in the GI tract is mainly :
stimulating (except sphincters relax)
Kidneys have _____ receptors that increase renin secretion.
beta 1
Stimulating M3M2 receptors in the bladder will cause the detrusor muscle to _____
constrict
Stimulating the beta 2 receptors in the bladder will cause the detrusor muscle to _____
relax
Stimulating the alpha 1 receptors in the bladder will cause which things to contract?
the trigone and sphincter
Stimulating which receptors in the bladder will cause the trigone and sphincter to relax?
M3M2
Which receptors cause lypolysis?
alpha 1, beta 1,2,3
Stimulating which receptors in the liver will cause glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis?
alpha 1 and beta 2 - increase BG
Stimulating which receptor will cause decreased insulin secretion in the pancreas?
alpha 2
Stimulating which receptor will cause increased insulin secretion in the pancreas?
beta 2
What are some side effects of alpha agonists?
ocular decongestion, nasal decongestion, goosebumps, constipation, nervousness, sweating, HA, restlessness
Name 3 side effects of alpha blockers.
nasal congestion, HA, impotence
Name 6 effects of beta agonists.
tachycardia, bronchodilation, vasodilation, decreased GI motility, uterine relaxation, increased BG
Name 4 effects from cholinergic agonists.
miosis, bradycardia, bronchoconstriction, increased GI motility
Which drug will cause increased BP and SVR, and reflex bradycardia?
neo
Which drug will cause increased BP, HR, and SVR?
Norepi
Which drug will cause increased SBP and HR, and decreased DBP and SVR.
epi
Dopamine will cause which receptor effects at 2-5 mkm.
beta
What are the effects of ephedrine?
indirect and direct acting - centrally and peripherally
Which anticholinergic drug does not cross the BBB and is 100% ionized?
robinul
Why do LA not work on infected tissues?
they have a pH around 5 , and injecting a basic LA into that area will cause it to be 100% ionized.