Anesthesia Premedication Flashcards
Name the six common anesthesia premedication drug types.
Anticholinergic, Phenothiazine, Alpha-2 agonist, Benzodiazepine, Opiod, Dissociative
What are the functions of a anticholinergic?
Block signals through parasympathetic nerves
Increase heart rate
Decrease respiratory secretions
What are two examples of anticholinergics?
Atropine and Glycopyrrolate
What are the functions of a phenothiazine?
Tranquilizers that depress alertness
Have potent adrenergic blocking properties
What is an example of a phenothiazine?
Acepromazine
What are the functions of a alpha 2 agonist?
Act on alpha 2 receptors
Cause CNS depression
Analgesia
Muscle relaxation
What are three examples of alpha 2 agonists?
Dexmedetomidine, Medetomidine, Xylazine
What are the functions of a benzodiazepine?
Provide amnesia and muscle relaxation
May cause sedation and anxiolysis or arousal in patients
What are three examples of benzodiazepines?
Diazepam, Midazolam, Zolazepam
What are the functions of a opioid?
Bind to opiate receptors in the brain and spinal cord
Resulting in sedation and analgesia
What are seven examples of opoids?
Buprenorphine, Butorphanol, Fentanyl, Hydromorphone, Meperidine, Morphine, Oxymorphone
What are the functions of a dissociative?
Provide heavy sedation or light anesthesia in challenging patients
What are two examples of a dissociative?
Ketamine and Tiletamine
