Maintenance Meds Quiz Flashcards
What is the trade name of Cisatracurium?
Nimbex
What is the mechanism of action of Cisatracurium?
Competitive Ach receptor antagonist (Ach nicotinic antagonist)
What is the maintenance and infusion dose of Cisatracurium ?
Maint: 0.03mg/kg/IV
Infusion: 1-2 mcg/kg/min
How is Cisatracurium metabolized?
Hoffman Elimination (77%) & renal (16%)
What is the trade name of Dexmedetomidine?
Precedex
What is the indication for use of Dexmedetomidine?
Decrease the need for narcotics and maintains respiratory stability
What is the loading dose range for Dexmedetomidine?
0.5-1mcg/kg/IV over 10mins
What is the mechanism of action of Dexmedetomidine?
Selective alpha2 receptor agonist
What is the trade name of Ephedrine?
Generic only/No brands available
What are the contraindications for Ephedrine?
Causes tachyphylaxis (repeated doses that can become ineffective)
What is the dose range for Ephedrine?
2.5-10mg/IV
What is the mechanism of action of Esmolol?
Short acting beta 1 antagonist
What is the trade name of Fentanyl?
Sublimaze
What is the primary use of Fentanyl?
Adjunct for induction or maintenance analgesia
What is the dose range for Fentanyl?
1-3 mcg/kg low
5-10 mcg/kg med
20-50 mcg/kg high
75 mcg/kg for CABG
What is the metabolism pathway for Fentanyl?
CYP450 Liver
What is the trade name of Hydromorphone?
Dilaudid
What is the indication for use of Hydromorphone?
Moderate to severe post op pain
What is the standard dose of Hydromorphone?
0.01-0.02 mg/kg
What is the trade name of Ketamine?
Ketalar
What is a significant contraindication for Ketamine?
Head Injury / Increased ICP
What is the mechanism of action of Ketamine?
N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist
It interferes with communication between the limbic and thalamus, causing a dissociative state
What is the standard dose of Ketamine?
1-2mg/kg/IV
What is the trade name of Ketorolac?
Toradol