EXAM 5

Question 1

Meperidine

Answer 1

GENERIC: Meperidine
BRAND: demerol
SCHEDULE: 2-controlled substance
CLASS: opioid (narcotic)- phenylpiperidine
ACTION: analgesic of CNS; inhibits ascending pathways, atters pain perception. inhibits Na+ channels which can cause it to have anesthetic properties
NORMAL ADULT DOSE:
50-150 mg q4h prn (po) 50-100mg q30+90 mins before beginning anesthesia (IM or SQ)

Question 2

Morphine Sulfate ( Roxanol)

Answer 2

CLASS: alkaloid sulfate salt (opiate/narcotic )
SCHEDULE: 2
ACTION: lower feelings of pain by interrupting the way nerves signal pain between the brain and body
NORMAL ADULT DOSAGE: 10-20 mg q4h prn (po), ( 0.1-0.2 mg/kg) q4h prn (injection)