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Which of the following factors influence pharmacokinetics?
A. half life
B. renal blood flow
C. volume of distribution
D. clearance
A, C, D
Pediatric pts have (larger or smaller) Vd for water soluble drugs?
larger
Pediatric pts have (larger or smaller) Vd for lipophilic drugs?
smaller
Ability ot eliminate a drug?
clearance
Definition of Vd?
dose of drug/plasma concentration
definition of extraction ratio?
amount of drug entering the liver that gets eliminated on first pass
Who has higher total body water?
A. preemie
B. infant
C. Child
D. adult
A
Which fluid compartment is fixed across all ages-ICF or ECF?
ICF
Definition of pharmacokinetics?
What the body does to a drug-how does drug move through body
Definition of pharmacodynamics?
biological effect of the drug-what the drug does to the body
Which of the folloowing components of renal function is decreased in neonates?
A. GFR
B. RBF
C. tubular function
D. concentrating ability
All are correct
Neonates are prone to what electrolyte disturbance?
hyponatremia (tubules have decreased concentrating ability)
When does renal function reach adult status?
3 years
2 Major determinants of hepatic clearance?
1. hepatic blood flow
2. hepatic extraction ratio
Albumin bind which kind of drug: acid or basic?
acid
Alpha 1 glycoprotein ( AAG) binds which of the following?
1. acid drugs
2. basic drugs
2
Which route of administration is most relaible under any circumstances?
A. oral
B. PR
C. IV
D. intranasal
C
A drug bound to plasma protein is (active or inactive)?
inactive
What is the most important enzyme in the metabolism of anesthesia drugs?
CYP3A
Which of the following drugs are hydrophilic?
A. volatile agents
B. NMB's
C. Heparin
D. glycopyrrolate
B, C, D
Which of the following are lipophilic?
A. NMBs
B. propofol
C. opiates
D. ketamine
B, C, D
which is more lipophilic: morphine or fentanyl?
fentanyl
When is MAC the highest?
6 mo of age
What can be doen to ameliorate emrgence delirium seen with ketamine?
Treat with versed
Dose of propfol in peds?
2.5-3.5 mg/kg
Is sux approved for ped use?
No
Why might sux have longer DOA in peds pts?
they have less cholinesterase
Dose of sux for peds pt?
IV and IM
2-2.5 infant IV
1.5-2.0 child IV
4 mg/kg IM
Pavulon dose for kids?
0.1 mg/kg
why is pavulon used in peds?
it is vagolytic-providers are taking advantasge of fact that it increases HR and BP
Does pavulon have an active metabolite?
Yes- and it can prolong NMB
Dose of atopine?
.02 mg/kg
Dose of glyco?
.02 mg/kg
What is the active metabolite of demerol? Why is this important?
normeperidine. It has longer 1/2 life and can cause sz
PO dose of versed in peds?
.5-0.75 mg/kg
Dose of tylenol?
5-10 mg/kg
What is the single biggest advancemetn in ped., anes?
pulseox
Father of peds anesthesia?
Dr Robert Smith
Are ETT sized by internal or external diameter?
internal
Which of the following can be used to prolong neuraxial blockade?
A. tramadol
B. clonidine
C. neostigmine
D. ketamine
E. versed
All are correct
The larynx of a child is at what vertebral level?
Adult?
C3-4 in peds
C5-6 adult
How is the epiglottis different in peds?
short, stiff and "omega shaped" (U shaped)
The difference between infant and adult cricoid cartilage?
infants are funnel shaped
adults are cylindrical
smallest part of pediatric airway?
cricoid cartilage
What is the difference in teh pediatric mainstem?
R mainstem is less vertical in kids
what is the most intense fear of infants and young children?
separation from parents
What is major fear of older children in regards to anesthesia?
pain and loss of control
example of open breathing systems include:
A. mapleson circuits
B. nasal cannula
C. face mask
D. open drop ether
B, C, D
What is the order Mapleson circuits are less likely to cause rebreathing during SPONTANEOUS breathing?
All Dogs Can Bite
Order in which Mapleson circuits are less likely to cause rebreathing during
controlled ventilation
Dog Bites Can Ache
Which is better fore calculating fluid and nutritional reqs: BSA or age/wt?
BSA
Is the foramen ovale presdsure sensitive or oxygen sensitive?
pressure sensitive
Is the ductus arteriosius pressure or oxygen sensitive?
oxygen sensitive
When does the foramen ovale close functionally? Anatomically?
functional: immediately after birth
anatomically: 5-7 days (20 % of adults have probe-patent PFO's)
When does the ductus arteriosus close functionally? Anatomically?
functionally: hours after birth
anatomically: 2 weeks after birth
When does production of surfactant start?
24-32 weeks
What type of cells produce surfactant?
type II pneumocytes
Infants have predominantly which kind of muscle fibers in their diaphragms: type i or type II?
Mostly type II-which are fast twitch and more likely to fatigue.
"why they crap out so fast"
are infant chest walls more or less compliant than an adults?
Much more compliant: still have lots of cartilage, so more flexible
General aneshtesia does what to FRC?
abolishes muscle tension and FRC collapses. (this = airway closure)
When does formation of adult type alveoli start?
36 weeks PCA (post conceptual age)
What is the effect of hypoxia on newborn control of breathing?
in a newborn, hypoxemia depresses respiration, while in an adult, hypoxemia stimulates resp.
Where does the spinal cord end in an adult?" Infant?
L1 in adult, L3 in infant
Which is better developed at birth: the parasympathetic system or the sympathetic system?
PSNS
laryngeal reflex is activated by what?
stimulation of receptors on face, nose, upper airways
When is formation of renal tubules complete?
36 weeks gestation
Newborns are prone to what electrolyte disturbance? Why?
hyponatremia. Immature tubular fxn causes poor reabsortion of Na.
Which of the following are airway concerns in Down's syndrome pts?
A. atlantoaxial instability
B. macroglossia
C. poor muscle tone
D. CSF reabsorption problems
A, B, C