Ch. 21 Flashcards
Drugs that relieve pain without causing loss of consciousness
Analgesics
what type of drug is morphine
opioid analgesic
what type of drug is demerol
opioid analgesic
what type of drug is acetaminophen
non-opioid analgesic
common with long term opioid use
tolerance/physical dependency
act on the CNS to produce loss of sensation
anesthetics
two types of anesthetics
general and local
two types of analgesics
opioid (narcotics) and non-opioid (non-narcotics)
what type of drug is ether
general anesthetic
what type of drug is pentothal
general anesthetic
what type of drug is diprivan
general anesthetic
what type of drug is novocaine
local anesthetic
what type of drug is lidocaine
local anesthetic
hazard of overuse includes life threatening side effects such as irregular heartbeat, DIB, or death
local anesthetic
act on CNS to calm patient
antianxiety agents
what type of drug is valium
antianxiety agent
what type of drug is ativan
antianxiety
what type of drug is versed
antianxiety
what type of drug is xanax
antianxiety
used to treat heart arrhythmias
antiarrhythmics
what type of drug is cordorone
antiarrhythmic
preop drug for anxiety
versed
used to destroy or inhibit growth of microorganisms
antibiotic
what are the two kinds of antibiotic
broad spectrum (general) and narrow spectrum (specific)
what type of drug is z-pak
broad-spectrum antibiotic
what type of drug is cepro
broad-spectrum antibiotic
what type of drug is penicillin
narrow-spectrum antibiotic
what type of drug is erythromycin
narrow-spectrum antibiotic
reduce smooth muscle tone, motility of gastrointestinal tract, and secretions of respiratory tract secretory glands
anticholinergic (anti-spasmatic)
may cause dry mouth, rapid heart beat, and delirium
anticholinergic (anti-spasmatic)
what type of drug is atropine
anticholinergic (anti-spasmatic)
found on crash carts: pre-op; inhibits secretions, prevents bradycardia
atropine
slows down the coagulation time of blood
anticoagulant
prevents thromboembolic disorders
anticoagulant
what type of drug is heparin
anticoagulant
used in angiography, so catheter does not collect blood clots on it when places in vessel
heparin
how should heparin be administered
intravenously, NOT intramuscularly due to hematoma
type of oral anti-coagulant
coumadin
drugs used to precent or control seizures, either grand mal or petite mal
anticonvulsant (antiepileptic)
what type of drug is dilantin (phenytoin)
anticonvulsant for grand mal (generalized) seizures
what type of drug is depakote
anticonvulsant for petite mal (absence) seizures
treatment in depression
antidepressant
what type of drug is prozac
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressant
what type of drug is zoloft
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressant
what type of drug is paxil
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressant
what type of drug is lexapro
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressant
how long do the therapeutic effects of antidepressants take
6-12 weeks
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are also used for what
anxiety disorders; panic disorders
absence of insulin
type 1 diabetes
insulin deficiency and insulin resistance
type 2 diabetes
what type of drug is insulin
antidiabetic agent used to treat Type 1 diabetes
what type of drug is glyburide (micronanse)
antidiabetic used to treat type 2 diabetes
what type of drug is glipzide (glucotrol)
antidiabetic used to treat type 2 diabetes