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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