Vivas Week 18

1. Which organisms may cause a septic arthritis?

 

What are some predisposing conditions for septic arthritis?

 

Name two different species of staphylococcus and give examples of infections they cause

2. Describe the pharmacokinetics of ketamine

 

What are the CNS effects of ketamine?

 

What are the cardiac and respiratory effects of ketamine?

3. What is the mechanism of action of suxamethonium?

 

What are the pharmacokinetic properties of suxamethonium?

 

What are the adverse effects of suxamethonium?

4. Please describe the pharmacokinetics of propofol

 

What are the adverse effects of propofol?

 

How can you limit adverse effects when using propofol?

 

 

5. Please describe the components of the stretch reflex

 

What is a typical example of this?

6. What are the pharmacokinetics of midazolam?

 

What is the mechanism of action of midazolam?

 

What are the clinical effects of midazolam?

7. How are fractures classified?

 

Describe the steps in fracture healing

 

What factors can impede the healing of fractures?