GI protectants / Antiemetics Flashcards
1
Q
Ondansetron dose
A
4 mg
2
Q
Ondansetron onset
A
~ 30 minutes
3
Q
Ondansetron peak
A
2 hours
4
Q
Ondansetron duration
A
4 - 24 hours
5
Q
Ondansetron MOA
A
5-HT3 receptor antagonist or serotonin antagonist
6
Q
Ondansetron metabolism
A
hepatic metabolism
renal elimination
7
Q
When is ondansetron contraindicated?
A
with decreased GI motility or decreased lower esophageal sphincter tone
8
Q
Droperidol dose
A
0.625 - 2.5 mg
9
Q
Droperidol onset
A
1 - 2 minutes
10
Q
Droperidol peak
A
30 minutes
11
Q
Droperidol duration
A
2 - 4 hours
12
Q
Droperidol MOA
A
dopamine-2 (D2) receptor antagonist
13
Q
Well known cardiac effect of droperidol
A
can prolong QT interval
14
Q
Droperidol metabolism
A
hepatic metabolism
renal elimination
15
Q
Diphenhydramine dose
A
50 mg