Suggested Level of Knowlege: Basic

LOs

BT_PM 1.9 Describe the pharmacology of the following agents applicable to pain management, including:

· Opioids

· Tramadol

· Local anaesthetic agents (also refer to the Regional and local anaesthesia clinical fundamental)

· NSAIDs

· Paracetamol

· NMDA antagonists

· Anticonvulsants

· Antidepressants

· Corticosteroids ·

Inhalational analgesics - nitrous oxide, methoxyflurane

BT_PO 1.99 Outline the pharmacology of anti-depressant, anti- psychotic, anti-convulsant, anti-parkinsonian and anti- migraine medication

Past SAQs

2010.1 Classify drugs used in the treatment of depression. Outline the interactions between antidepressant drugs and drugs that are commonly used during the peri- operative period.

2009.1 Outline the types of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) receptors. Discuss the pharmacological agents that act at these sites.

2008.1 Classify drugs that alter activity at serotonin receptors with examples. Describe their mechanisms of action and clinical indications.

2005.1, 2000.1 Outline the main biochemical events involved in noradrenergic transmission. Outline how these may be altered by the use of MAO (mono amine oxidase) inhibitors.

Antidepressants Antipsychotics