Suggested Level of Knowlege: Detailed

LOs

BT_AM 1.3 Describe the effect of anaesthetic agents and other drugs on airway reflexes

BT_GS 1.25 Describe the effects of inhalational agents on the cardiovascular, respiratory and central nervous systems

BT_GS 1.26 Describe the toxicity of inhalational agents

BT_GS 1.48 Describe the effects of anaesthetic agents on regional circulation

BT_PM 1.10 Describe the effect of physiological change and pathological disturbance on the pharmacology of the agents listed in learning outcome BT PM 1.9 (Opioids, Tramadol, Local anaesthetic agents,  NSAIDs,  Paracetamol,  NMDA antagonists,  Anticonvulsants,  Antidepressants,  Corticosteroids,  Inhalational analgesics - nitrous oxide,methoxyflurane), with special reference to the elderly

SS_OB 1.11 Describe the pharmacology of tocolytic agents with particular reference to beta 2 agonists, calcium antagonists, magnesium, inhalational anaesthetics, nitrates and NSAIDS

Past SAQs

2015.1, 2010.2 Briefly outline the effects of sevoflurane on skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle tissues. Include how these effects are mediated and their clinical significance

2010.1, 2007.2 Discuss the adverse effects that may occur with the administration of desflurane.

2008.2 Outline the potential beneficial and adverse effects of isoflurane on the cardiovascular system (include mechanisms of effect) in patients with ischaemic heart disease.

2006.1 List the non-ideal features of nitrous oxide.

2004.1 Describe the effects of isoflurane on intracranial metabolism, intracranial haemodynamics, intracranial pressure and the EEG.

2003.2 Describe the potential interactions of sevoflurane, desflurane and isoflurane with carbon dioxide absorbents.

2003.1 Briefly outline the effects of isoflurane on skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle tissues. Indicate how these effects are mediated and their clinical significance

2001.2 Briefly describe the adverse effects of nitrous oxide.

2001.1 Briefly describe the respiratory effects of the volatile agents.

2000.1 Compare and contrast the effects of halothane and isoflurane on the heart.

1999.1 Briefly outline the pharmacological effects of the volatile anaesthetic agents on the kidneys.

Inhalational Pharmacodynamics & Toxicity