Exam 7 - Preoperative Meds Flashcards
Generic med for anticholinergics are:
Atropine and benztropine
Anticholinergics
Reduce oral and pulmonary secretions
Prevent laryngospasms
Prevent bradycardia
Anxiolytics
Control anxiety
Calming
Generics of anxiolytics are:
diazepam
lorazepam
alprazolam
Antihistamines
Provide sedation Antiemetic effects (keep nausea down)
Generics of antihistamines are:
cetirizine
chlorpheiramine
Barbiturates
Provide sedation w/out significant cardiopulmonary depression
Generics of barbiturates are:
pentobarbital
phenobarbital
H2 receptor antagonists
Reduce gastric activity
Generics for H2 receptor antagonists are:
cimetidine
ranitidine
Hypnotics
Provide sedation
Increase the duration of sleep
Generics for hypnotics are:
zolpidem
chloral hydrate
Neuroleptics
Provide sedation
Provide antiemetic (reduce nausea)
Anticonvulsant effects
Generics for Neuroleptics are:
gabapentin
butyrophenones
Opioid analgesics
Provide pain relief
Sedation
Induce anesthesia