DRUGS: Nitrous Oxide 50:50 (Nitronox)

Question 1

Nitrous Oxide 50:50 (Nitronox): Class

Answer 1

analgesic anesthetic (gas)

Question 2

Nitrous Oxide 50:50 (Nitronox): Mechanism of Action

Answer 2

affects CNS phospholipids

Question 3

Nitrous Oxide 50:50 (Nitronox): Indications

Answer 3

anxiety, severe pain

Question 4

Nitrous Oxide 50:50 (Nitronox):Contraindictions

Answer 4

head injury, decreased LOC, cyanosis

Question 5

Nitrous Oxide 50:50 (Nitronox): Adverse Reactions

Answer 5

drowsiness,
respiratory depression,
light headedness,
apnea,
N/V

Question 6

Nitrous Oxide 50:50 (Nitronox): Drug Interactions

Answer 6

none significant

Question 7

Nitrous Oxide 50:50 (Nitronox): Route

Answer 7

inhalation

Question 8

Nitrous Oxide 50:50 (Nitronox): Dosage and Administration - ADULTS

Answer 8

Adults
inhale deeply through mask/mouthpiece

Question 9

Nitrous Oxide 50:50 (Nitronox): Dosage and Administration - PEDIATRICS

Answer 9

Pediatrics
same as adult - inhale deeply through mask/mouthpiece

Question 10

Nitrous Oxide 50:50 (Nitronox): Duration of Action

Answer 10

Onset: 2-5 Minutes
Peak: Varies
Duration: 2-5 minutes

Question 11

Nitrous Oxide 50:50 (Nitronox): Special Considerations

Answer 11

Pregnancy Safety
Category C, increases chance for miscarriage, vent the area, doesn’t work on 20% of population