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Pharmacology I

Induction agents, opioids, benzodiazepines, dexmedetomidine, NMBs, reversal agents.

NBCRNA blueprint weight: Basic Sciences (Pharmacology) heavy ~15%

Topics

  • ·Propofol — induction, MoA, dosing
  • ·Etomidate, ketamine, midazolam
  • ·Volatile anesthetics — MAC, second-gas effect, MoA
  • ·Opioids — fentanyl, sufentanil, alfentanil, remifentanil, morphine
  • ·NMBs — succinylcholine, rocuronium, cisatracurium, vecuronium
  • ·Sugammadex + neostigmine reversal
  • ·Local anesthetics — esters vs amides, LAST
  • ·Dexmedetomidine + sedatives
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