Suggested Level of Knowlege: Detailed

LOs

BT_GS 1.30 Describe and compare the pharmacokinetics of intravenous induction and sedative agents, the factors which affect recovery from intravenous anaesthesia and the clinical implications of these differences

BT_GS 1.31 Describe and compare the pharmacodynamics of intravenous induction and sedative agents and in particular the effects on the cardiovascular, respiratory and central nervous systems

Past SAQs

2013.1 Describe the pharmacology of midazolam.

2011.1 Describe the ideal properties of agents used for sedation using two examples

2008.1 Describe the ideal pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of agents used for sedation. Outline the pharmacology of midazolam and propofol with reference to these ideal properties.

2007.1 Describe the pharmacology of midazolam including its mechanism of action.

2003.2, 2001.1 Outline GABA's role as a neuro transmitter and indicate how its actions may be modified by pharmacological agents.

Benzodiazepine Pharmacokinetics & Dynamics