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1
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This is the time dependency of a drug; relationship between the dose of a drug and its plasma/tissue concentration;

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pharmacokinectics

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What is pharmacokinectics?

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relationship between dose of a drug and tissue concentration

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This is what the body does to the drug; absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination;

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pharmacokinectics

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What is pharmacodynamics?

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how plasma concentration of a drug exerts its effect on the body

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This is what the drug does to the body;

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pharmacodynamics

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General anesthesia encompasses three parts:

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unconsciousness (and amnesia)
analgesia
muscle relaxation

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These drugs commonly used for unconsciousness and amnesia:

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propofol
ketamine
etomidate

benzos/barbs

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How does propofol work?

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inhibits synaptic transmission thru its effects on GABA receptor

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This drug is used for unconsciousness and is an alkylated phenol that inhibits synaptic transmission thru its effects on GABA receptor:

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propofol

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Why is propofol use attractive in smokers and asthmatics?

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has bronchodilator properties

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Why do we use propofol cautiously in pts with hypovolemia and CAD?

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causes hypovolemia

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Onset of action of propofol?

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less than a minute

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Propofol is metabolized by?

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liver

cleared 60% by liver, 40% by kidneys

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Half life of propofol?

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biphasic

initially 40 minutes
terminal half life 4-7 hrs

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Adverse reactions of propofol?

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local pain at injection site
hypotension
myoclonus
QT prolongation (rare)
green urine (rare)
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16
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Propofol safe in pregnancy?

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yes

crosses the placenta

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Propofol effects on the brain?

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decrease in cerebral blood flow
decrease in intracranial pressure
decrease in cerebral oxygen consumption

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Propofol use for status epilepticus?

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used off label for status epilepticus

suppresses seizure activity

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Propofol also exerts anti-emetic effects post-op, how?

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depresses chemoreceptor trigger zone and vagal nuclei

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Cardiovascular effects of propofol?

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causes vasodilation by inhibitis SNS vasoconstriction

can cause hypotension when given as a bolus

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What is PRIS?

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propofol infusion syndrome

rare side effect of prolonged prop infusion (>4 mg/kg/hr >24 hrs)

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Clinical side effects of PRIS?

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metabolic acidosis
hyperkalemia
hyperlipidemia
rhabdomyolysis

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Onset of PRIS?

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usually within 4 days of initial treatment

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How do we manage PRIS?

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discontinue prop

supportive care

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25
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Mortality of PRIS?

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33%

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26
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Most commonly used IV benzos?

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diazepam
lorazepam
midazolam

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What do we use benzos for?

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anxiety and amnesia

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MOA of benzos?

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inhibit synaptic transmission at GABA receptor

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29
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Can cause hyperlipidemia, pancreatitis, and local injection site pain;

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prop

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30
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Does propofol have analgesic effects?

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NO

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31
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Main disadvantages of prolonged propofol use?

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high cost

dose-related hypotension

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Mechanism of this syndrome thought to be decreased fatty acid metabolism coupled with damage to mitochondria resulting in cardiac and peripheral myocyte dysfunction:

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PRIS

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33
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Do benzos have analgesic effects?

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NO

they are sedative anxiolytic

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34
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3 main benzos?

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diazepam
lorazepam
midazolam

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Diazepam AKA?

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valium

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36
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How do benzos work?

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increase frequency of Cl channel opening at GABA-A receptors

neuron becomes hyper-polarized, reduced neuron excitability

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This benzo has short onset of action and short half-life,;

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diazepam (valium)

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38
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Dose of diazepam (valium) for anxiety?

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PO: 2-10 mg 2-4x/day
IV: 2-10 mg Q 3-4 hrs

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Lorazepam AKA?

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ativan

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ATIVAN AKA?

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lorazepam

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41
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This benzo has slow onset, intermediate half life and most useful for medium to long-term sedation:

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lorazepam (ativan)

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42
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Lorazepam and the elderly?

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can accumulate in older pts with renal and hepatic dysfunction causing prolonged sedation

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43
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Midazolam AKA?

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versed

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44
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Benzo of choice for acutely agitated pts?

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midazolam (versed)

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45
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Rapid onset, short acting benzo?

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midazolam (versed)

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46
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Benzos when used with opioids tend to cause what?

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respiratory depression

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47
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This is an imidazole derivative used to IV induction?

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etomidate

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48
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Etomidate is rapidly and completely hydrolized to inactive metabolites, thus;

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results in rapid awakening

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Where does etomidate work?

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GABA receptor

50
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Effect of etomidate on BP and HR?

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very iittle compared to propofol

51
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What does ketamine do?

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produces amnesia + analgesia

52
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MOA of ketamine?

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blocks NMDA receptors

53
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What can ketamine cause in pts with CAD?

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can increase HR and BP and cause ischemia in pts with CAD

54
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Why is ketamine useful in asthmatic pts?

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direct bronchodilator effect

55
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Half life of ketamine?

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10-15 mins

56
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Ketamine elimination depends on?

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liver CYP450 metabolism

57
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Most common side effects of ketamine?

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nausea/vomiting

58
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Do we use ketamine in head trauma?

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NO

causes increased intracranial pressure

59
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IV NSAID that produces analgesia by blocking COX:

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ketorloac

60
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Ketorolac blocks what?

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COX-1 & COX-2

61
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Side effects of ketorolac?

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gastric bleeding
platelet dysfunction
liver/kidney damage

62
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Analgesic and anti-pyretic that acts on CNS:

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IV acetaminophen

63
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Site of action of IV acetaminophen?

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CNS

not peripherally

64
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Addition of benzos to ketamine infusion has been shown to decrease what side effects?

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delirium and hallucinations assc w/ketamine

65
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What is dexmedetomidine?

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sedative with analgesic properties

66
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MOA of dexmedetomidine?

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a2-adrenergic agonist

67
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Side effects of dexmedetomidine?

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hypotension

bradycardia

68
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What are the 3 opioids used in ICU setting?

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fentanyl
morphine
hydromorphone

69
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Advantages of fentanyl over morphine?

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more rapid onset of action (600x more lipid soluble)

less risk of hypotension (fentanyl does not cause histamine release)

fent does not have active metabolites

70
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Opioids are primarily metabolized in the ?

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liver

and metabolites excreted in urine

71
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Maintenance dose of morphine should be adjusted to 50% in pts with renal failure, why?

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MS has several active metabolites that accumulate in the kidney

72
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Does fentanyl need to be adjusted for pts with renal failure?

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no, it does not have metabolites

73
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How does MS cause hypotension?

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promotes release of histamine

causes systemic vasodilation

74
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Onset of morphine?

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5-10 minutes

75
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Onset of fentanyl?

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1-2 minutes

76
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Why is fentanyl better than morphine?

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more lipid soluble

more rapid onset of action

no active metabolites

no need for renal adjustment

no histamine release–> no hypotension

77
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Advantages of hydromorphone over morphine?

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hydromorphone does not cause histamine release

does not need to be adjusted in renal failure

78
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Meperidine (demerol) is an opioid analgesic no longer used in ICU, why?

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potential for neurotoxicity

normeperidine is a metabolite that causes CNS excitation, myoclonus, delirium

79
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Cardiovascular effects of opioids?

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decrease HR and BP due to decrease in SNS activity

BP responds to fluid boluses or pressor boluses

80
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Opioid effects in GI motility?

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depressed GI motility via opioid receptors in GI tract

81
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How do opioids cause vomiting?

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stimulate chemoreceptor trigger zone

82
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Why are IV doses of ketorlac preferred over IM?

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IM doses can cause hematomas

83
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Recommended dosage of ketorolac?

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30 mg IV Q 6 hrs

reduce it to 15 mg IV Q 6 hrs for elderly or pts with body weight <50kg

84
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Adverse rxns with ketorolac?

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gastric mucosal injury

upper GI bleed

renal function impairment

85
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Maximum daily dose of ibuprofen?

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3.2 grams

86
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Maximum allowed dose of IV acetaminophen?

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4 grams daily

***to prevent acetaminophen hepatoxicity

87
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How do we measure agitation in the ICU?

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sedation agitation scale SAS

richmond agitation severity score RASS

88
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Preferred benzo for rapid sedation?

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midazolem (versed)

89
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Onset of action of midazolem (versed)?

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1-2 minutes due to its high lipid solubility

90
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Effects of midazolam (versed) last how long?

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1-2 hrs (cleared rapidly from blood stream and taken avidly into tissue)

91
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Why do we limit midazolam (versed) infusion to less than 48 hrs?

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prevents excessive sedation from drug accumulation in tissues

92
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Lorazepam (ativan) is a longer acting drug that midazolam, with effects up to?

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6 hrs after a single dose

93
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The IV preparation of lorazepam contains what?

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propylene glycol (a solvent which increased drug solubility)

its toxic when it accumulates

94
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Midazolam vs loparezepam, which has a metabolite?

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midazolam has a metabolite –> cleared by the kidneys

95
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Why can changes in renal function affect midazolam?

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has a metabolite that’s cleared by the kidneys

96
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Benzos are metabolized where?

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liver

97
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Onset of action of midazolam vs lorazepam:

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midazolam; 2-5 mins

lorazepam; 15-20 mins

98
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Toxicity assc with midazolam vs lorazepam:

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midazolam; metabolite toxicity in renal impaired pts

lorazepam; propylene glycol toxicity

99
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What is propylene glycol toxicity seen with lorazepam?

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IV preparations of lorazepam contain propylene glycol to enhance solubility

converted to lactic acid in the liver

causes; lactic acidosis, delirium, hypotension, multi-organ failure

100
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AN unexplained metabolic acidosis after > 24 hrs of lorazepam should prompt evaluation for?

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serum lactate levels

raise suspicion for propylene glycol toxicity

101
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Onset of action of prop?

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1-2 minutes

102
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Arousal after prop wears off?

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10-15 mins

103
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Adverse effects of prop?

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Hypotension
Hyperlipidemia
PRIS
respiratory depression

104
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Why can we use propofol in pts with intracranial injuries?

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reduces intracranial pressures

allows for frequent arousal to check mental status

105
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How is propofol dose?

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dose for IBW

not adjusted for renal failure or moderate liver failure

106
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Prop is suspended in what?

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10% lipid emulsion to enhance plasma solubility

107
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Green urine with prop?

A

rare

due to phenolic metabolites

108
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Prop well known for producing what?

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resp depression
hypotension

(should be ideally started in pt’s that are vented)

109
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How to avoid risk of PRIS?

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avoid prop infusion rates > 5mg/kg/hr for more than 48 hrs

110
Q

This is an a2-receptor agonist that produces sedative, amnestic and mild analgesic effect;

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dexmedtomidine

111
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Onset of action of dex?

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5-10 mins

time to arousal; 6-10 mins

112
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Does dex cause respiratory depression like prop?

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NO

113
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What’s so nice about dex?

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patients can be aroused even though they’re sedated., don’t need to stop the infusion

when awake pt’s can communicate and follow commands

114
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Why is dex good for vented pts?

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sedation can be continued from transition period from mechanical ventilation to spontaneous breathing

115
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Adverse effects of dex?

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dose dependent decrease in HR, BP

116
Q

How does haldol work?

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produces its sedative and antipsychotic effects by blocking dopamine receptors in brain

117
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Onset of haldol?

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10-20 mins

lasts 3-4 hrs

118
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Does haldol cause respiratory depression?

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NO

hypotension rare

119
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Extrapyramidal effects of haldol?

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rare with IV administration (seen with PO)

rigidity, spasmodic rxns

120
Q

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome seen with what drug?

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IV haldol

rare

(fever, muscle rigidity, rhabdo)

121
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Why do we avoid haldol in pts with prolonged qtC?

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haldol prolongs Qtc

causes polymorphic vtach like torsades

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