Etomidate & Succs

Question 1

Etomidate trade name & supply:

Answer 1

-Amidate
-Prefilled syringe or vial

Question 2

Etomidate classes:

Answer 2

-Anesthesia induction agent

Question 3

Etomidate MOA:

Answer 3

-Produces depression of the CNS
-Produces anesthesia

Question 4

Etomidate indication:

Answer 4

Procedural sedation for intubation

Question 5

Etomidate contraindication:

Answer 5

Known hypersensitivity

Question 6

Etomidate Adverse effects:

Answer 6

-Respiratory depression
-Respiratory arrest
-Laryngospasm
-Hypo or Hypertension
-Tachy or Bradycardia
-Involuntary muscle movement
-Nausea, vomiting

Question 7

Etomidate Routes:

Answer 7

IV, IO

Question 8

Etomidate Onset of action

Answer 8

10-20 seconds

Question 9

Etomidate Adult dosages:

Answer 9

0.2-0.6mg/kg over 30-60 seconds

Question 10

Etomidate PEDS dose:

Answer 10

-Older than 10 years old: 0.2-0.4mg/kg over 30-60 seconds
-Max dose 20 mg

Question 11

Succinylcholine trade name & supply:

Answer 11

-Anectine
-Vial

Question 12

Succinylcholine classes:

Answer 12

-Neuromuscular blocking agent
-Paralytic

Question 13

Succinylcholine MOA:

Answer 13

Inhibits neuromuscular transmission resulting in temporary paralysis

Question 14

Succinylcholine Indication:

Answer 14

Procedural adjunct for intubation

Question 15

Succinylcholine Contraindication:

Answer 15

Known hypersensitivity

Question 16

Succinylcholine Adverse reactions:

Answer 16

-Respiratory depression
-Respiratory arrest
-Dysrhythmias

Question 17

Succinylcholine Routes:

Answer 17

IV, IO

Question 18

Succinylcholine Onset of action:

Answer 18

1 minute

Question 19

Succinylcholine Adult dosages:

Answer 19

-0.6 - 2.0mg/kg
-May repeat once in 2-3 minutes

Question 20

Succinylcholine PEDS dosages:

Answer 20

1.0 - 2.0mg/kg
-May repeat once in 2-3 minutes