Prepare a two- to three-page report about the use and application of various drugs. In your report include answers to the following questions:
Q1. Which are the common anesthetic drugs?
Q2. What drugs are commonly used to anesthetize a patient undergoing abdominal surgery and why?
Q3. What are the most common anticonvulsants or tranquilizers used to treat epileptic patients (drugs to prevent seizures)?
Q4. Discuss the mode of action of all the above drugs.
Q5. Evaluate the pros and cons of using narcotic and nonnarcotic drugs for the treatment of chronic and severe pain.
Q6. Discuss the merits and demerits of oral, intravenous, and intramuscular administration of drugs.
Q7. Discuss the iatrogenic and teratogenic effects of various drugs.