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Antiemetics/Aspiration Prophylaxis Flashcards

1
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PONV definition

A

nausea or vomiting within 24 hrs of surgery

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2
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2 leading causes of unanticipated hospital admission after outpatient surgery

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pain & PONV

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3
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what % of patients without prophylaxis have nausea after general anesthesia

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40%

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4
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what % of high-risk patients have PONV without prophylaxis

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80%

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5
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risk factors for PONV

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female= strongest indicator

nonsmoker

hx of PONV and/or motion sickness

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6
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surgical factors for PONV

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longer procedures

certain procedures (GYN, laparoscopy, ENT, breast/plastics)

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7
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anesthetic factors for PONV

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inhalational agents

nitrous

neostigmine

opioids

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8
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what is the greatest association of PONV for children

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surgical procedure

hernia, tonsila, male genitalia

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9
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when does adult PONV risk decrease

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may ↓ with age

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10
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PONV is associated with

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dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, wound dehiscence, bleeding, airway compromise and UNPLANNED ADMISSIONS and PATIENT DISCOMFORT

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11
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scopolamine can prevent

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motion-induced nausea and PONV

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12
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motion sickness is caused by

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stimulation of the vestibular apparatus

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13
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what can increase vestibular sensitivity to motion

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opioids and morphine

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14
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transdermal absorption of scopolamine is beneficial because

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patients may have less sedation, cycloplegia, and drying of secretions

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15
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zofran mechanism of action

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Selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist in GI tract and Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone

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16
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zofran uses

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preventative and rescue treatment for N/V

used in chemo

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17
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zofran side effects

A

headaches
diarrhea

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18
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zofran should be used carefully in

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patients with prolonged QT interval → can lead to torsades

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19
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zofran questionable use

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obstetrics

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20
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zofran dose

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4mg IV

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21
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zofran duration

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4-6 hours

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22
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zofran metabolism

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extensive hepatic metabolism

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23
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Dexamethasone uses

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N&V prevention

ENT

traumatic intubations

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24
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Dexamethasone mechanism of action

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Mechanism is unclear, proposed to centrally inhibit prostaglandin synthesis and control endorphin release

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25
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Dexamethasone side effects

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genital itching and burning

26
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which drug should absolutely be given after the patient is asleep

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Dexamethasone

27
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Dexamethasone caution

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diabetics, patients with wound healing issues

28
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Dexamethasone dose

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4-12 mg IV

29
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Dexamethasone duration

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about 24 hours

30
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promethazine/ phenergan

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IV phenergan no longer on US formulaty

31
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promethazine mechanism of action

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Phenothiazine, H1 receptor antagonist (antihistamine), Anticholinergic action (motion sickness), D2 antagonist in CTZ

32
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Promethazine is considered

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Considered a First-generation H1 receptor antagonist due to sedation potential

33
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promethazine uses

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N/V and anxiety

34
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promethazine side effects

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Causes sedation, potentiates sedative effects of benzos and opioids (Cesarean delivery), hypotension, extrapyramidal symptoms (Akathisia)

35
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promethazine dose

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12.5-25 mg IV diluted and given slowly

36
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promethazine onset

37
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promethazine duration

38
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factors associated with complications of aspiration

A

volume of gastric contents

acidity of the aspirated gastric contents

39
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metoclopramide

A

Gastrointestinal prokinetic, increases LES tone, enhances response to AcH in upper GI tract to enhance gastric motility and accelerate gastric emptying/reducing gastric volume

40
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metoclopramide antiemetic action is probably due to

A

antagonism dopamine-agonist effects in the chemoreceptor trigger zone

41
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metoclopramide inhibits ________ receptors within the CNS

42
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does metoclopramide cross the blood-brain barrier

43
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metoclopramide side effects

A

sedation, restlessness, extrapyramidal symptoms

44
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metoclopramide contraindications

A

bowel obstructions and Parkinson’s, restless leg syndrome, or movement disorders related to dopamine inhibition or depletion

45
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metoclopramide can be used to treat

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diabetic gastroparesis, GERD, OB

46
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what med is usually given in preop for aspiration prophylaxis

A

metoclopramide

47
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does metoclopramide alter gastric fluid pH

48
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metoclopramide dose

A

5-10 mg IV in preop

49
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metoclopramide duration

50
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metoclopramide onset

51
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rescue drug in PACU

A

metoclopramide

52
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what med has the potential for neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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metoclopramide

53
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hyperthermic toxidromes

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may present with overlapping features (hyperthermia, rhabdo, altered mental status/seizures)

54
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famotidine mechanism of action

A

H2 receptor antagonist

inhibits gastric acid secretion/ fluid volume and raises gastric pH

55
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what drug is given in preop to decrease the risk of pulmonary aspiration in at risk patients

A

famotidine (pepcid)

56
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famotidine dose

57
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famotidine onset

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30 min - 1 hour

58
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hydroxyzine mechanism of action

A

Blocks Ach in the vestibular apparatus, blocks H1 receptors in the solitary tract, antihistamine

59
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hydroxyzine uses

A

N/V
pruritus (pregnancy)
anti anxiety

60
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hydroxyzine side effects

A

sedation
pain on injection

61
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hydroxyzine dose

A

25 mg mixed with ephedrine

25 mg IM 20 min before the end of surgery

62
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hydroxyzine caution

A

in HTN patients and outpatients

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