PharIII

The primary pharmacological effect of intravenous anaesthetics is:

• a) Analgesia
• b) Consciousness
• c) Muscle relaxation
• d) All of the above

What is the mechanism of action for propofol?

• a) Activation of GABA receptors
• b) Inhibition of acetylcholine esterase
• c) Blockade of NMDA receptors
• d) Inhibition of monoamine oxidase (MAO)

What is the mechanism of action for volatile liquid inhalational anaesthetics?

• a) Blockade of NMDA receptors
• b) Activation of GABA receptors
• c) Blockade of serotonin transporters
• d) Activation of dopamine receptors

What is the primary route of administration for inhalational anaesthetics?

• a) Oral
• b) Intravenous
• c) Inhalation
• d) Topical

Which of the following is a clinical application of general anaesthetics?

• a) Treatment of hypertension
• b) Treatment of depression
• c) Surgical anaesthesia
• d) Treatment of asthma

Which of the following is a clinical application of local anaesthetics?

• a) Treatment of hypertension
• b) Treatment of anxiety
• c) Treatment of depression
• d) Local infiltration for minor surgeries, dental procedures, and diagnostic procedures

Which of the following is a common interaction with benzodiazepine anaesthetics?

• a) Anti-epileptic drugs
• b) Antifungal drugs
• c) Cardiac drugs
• d) Antitubercular drugs

Which of the following is a common method of administration for opioids?

• a) Oral
• b) Inhalation
• c) Intravenous
• d) Topical

Which of the following is a common method of administration for topical anaesthetics?

• a) Oral
• b) Intravenous
• c) Inhalation
• d) Application to skin or mucous membranes

Which of the following is a common method of excretion for intravenous anaesthetics?

• a) Urine
• b) Feces
• c) Saliva
• d) Tears