Anti-emetics Flashcards
1
Q
Zofran dose
A
4-8 mg
2
Q
Zofran onset
A
30 min
3
Q
Zofran duration
A
3-6 hours
4
Q
Zofran concentration
A
2 mg/ml
5
Q
Zofran class
A
Serotonin blocker
6
Q
Zofran neurotransmitter
A
Serotonin
7
Q
Zofran considerations
A
- first line treatment
- Granisetron and dolasetron
8
Q
Decadron dose
A
4-10 mg
9
Q
Decadron onset
A
15-30 min
10
Q
Decadron duration
A
36-54 hours
11
Q
Decadron concentration
A
4 mg/ml
12
Q
Decadron class
A
Glucocorticoid
13
Q
Decadron considerations
A
- perineal itching
- immunosuppression
14
Q
Scopolamine dose
A
1.5 mg
15
Q
Scopolamine onset
A
1-2 min
16
Q
Scopolamine duration
A
2-8 hours
17
Q
Scopolamine concentration
A
1.5 mg/patch
18
Q
Scopolamine class
A
Anticholinergic
19
Q
Scopolamine neurotransmitter
A
Muscarinic blocker of Acetylcholine
20
Q
Scopolamine considerations
A
Best effect if applied > 4 hours prior to induction Watch for anticholinergic side effects \+ HR \+++ CNS --- secretions
21
Q
Droperidol dose
A
0.625-1.25 mg
