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Common meds in pre-op situations Flashcards

1
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Histamine (H2) Receptor names

A

Famotidine*
Cimetidine
Ranitidine

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Histamine (H2) Receptor Action

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Reduce gastric acid production

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3
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Histamine (H2) Receptor administration

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Orally or IV

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Histamine (H2) Receptor Precautions

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May increase BUN, creatinine, monitor liver enzyme levels

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5
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Histamine (H2) Receptor side effects

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Headache
Diarrhea or constipation
Confusion elderly

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6
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Proton pump inhibitor Name

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Esomeprazole*

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7
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Protein pump inhibitor action

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Reduce gastric acid production

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8
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Protein pump inhibitor administration

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Orally

IVPB or slow IVP

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9
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Protein pump inhibitor Precautions

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May increase BUN and creatinine

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10
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Protein pump inhibitor side effects

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Constipation
Dry mouth
Increased renal insufficiency
May increase blood levels of diazepam, phenytoin, and warfarin

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Benzodiazepines names

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Diazepam*
Midazolam
Lorazepam

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12
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Benzodiazepines Action

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To reduce anxiety

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13
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Benzodiazepines Administration

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Orally or IV

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14
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Benzodiazepines precautions

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Give slowly if given IV-do not dilute

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15
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Benzodiazepines side effects

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Monitor respirations
Drowsiness
Fall risk

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Opioids names

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Hydromorphone* (dilaudid)

Morphine*

17
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Opioids action

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Used for pain relief

18
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Opioids administration

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IM or IVP

PCA pump

19
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Opioids precautions

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Monitor reapirations closely

Have naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan) available

20
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Opioids side effects

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Decreased respirations
Over sedation, confused
Constipation

21
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Opioid Antagonist action

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Used to reverse severe respiratory depression caused by opioid medications

22
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Opioid antagonist name

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Naloxone*

23
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Opioid antagonist administration

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Usually given IV

24
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Opioid antagonist Precautions

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Tremors
Seizures
Ventricular fibrillation

25
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Antiemetics names

A

Metoclopramide*
Ondanesetron*
Compazine

26
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Metoclopramide Action

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Accelerated gastric emptying. Also a GI stimulant.

27
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Odansetron Action

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Central nervous system SSRI antagonist decreasing the Baha’i nerve stimulation of the vomiting reflex.

28
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Anticholinergics names

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Atropine*

Glycopyrrolate*

29
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Anticholinergics action

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Used to decrease secretions and prevent or treat bradycardia

30
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Anticholinergics route

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Usually given orally or IV

31
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Anticholinergics side effects

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Dizziness
Blurred vision
Dilated pupils
Can cause decrease in urinary bladder tone and function

32
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Antibiotics names

A

Cefazolin

Clindamycin (if allergic to penicillin or cephalosporin)

33
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Antibiotics action

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Used to prevent or treat infection

34
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Antibiotics precautions

A

Check for allergies

35
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Antibiotics side effects

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Vary depending on drug. Monitor liver and/or kidney function studies

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