geriatrics Flashcards

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drugs for resp secretions

A

Hyoscine hydrobromide
Hyoscine butylbromide
Glycopyrronium

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2
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drugs for pain

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morphine
monitor for constipation and sedation
oxycodone

alfentanyl for renal failure that cant have morphine

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3
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drugs for restlessness and confusion

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Haloperidol
Levomepromazine
Midazolam

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4
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drug for agitation

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midazolam

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5
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drugs for nausea and vomiting

A

Levomepromazine
Cyclizine
Haloperidol
Metoclopramide

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6
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drugs for breathlessness

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May be a result of disease process (e.g. lung cancer, anaemia)
Therapeutic oxygen
Morphine
Midazolam

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seizure threshold lowering drugs

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Antibiotics: Imipenem, penicillins, cephalosporins, metronidazole, isoniazid
Antipsychotics
Antidepressents: Bupropion, Tricyclics, Venlafaxine
Tramadol
Fentanyl
Ketamine
Lidocaine
Lithium
Antihistamines

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