Anesthetics Flashcards
Benzocaine
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Anbesol
* Do not use in children under 2
Pain
Topical
Bupivacaine
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Marcaine
* High-alert med
* May cause heart toxicity
* May be ordered with lidocaine or opioids (morphine, etc)
Pre-procedural anesthesia
Injectable
Ketamine
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Ketalar
* Abuse potential (C-III)
* Administer (injectable form) on an empty stomach to prevent nausea
* High-alert med
* Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc)
Pre-procedural anesthesia
Oral, injectable
Lidocaine
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Xylocaine
* High-alert med
* Available with epinephrine
Pre-procedural anesthesia, pain
Injectable, topical
Propofol
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Diprivan
* High-alert med
Pre-procedural anesthesia
Injectable
Ropivacaine
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Naropin
* High-alert med
* May cause heart toxicity
* May be ordered with lidocaine or opioids (morphine, etc)
Pre-procedural anesthesia
Injectable