Primary Viva 2 (Pharmacology)

QUESTIONS

1. Discuss the characteristics of an ideal inhalational agent (Click here for a tutorial on this)

2. Define each of the following and explain why they are important:

– Oil-gas coefficients
– Minimum alveolar concentration (MAC)

3. What is the oil-gas coefficient and MAC of:

– Isoflurane
– Desflurane
– Sevoflurane

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4. Discuss intraoperative antihypertensive agents and classify them into their appropriate drug groups.

5. Compare the effects of nitroprusside and nitroglyerine.

6. Discuss cyanide toxicity.