Medications Flashcards
1
Q
What are four common medications in anesthesia protocol
A
- Antibiotics
- Pressor agents
- Anticonvulsants
- Insulin
2
Q
What are pressor agents for
A
Treat hypotension/ low BP to ensure renal perfusion
3
Q
What are three common anticonvulsants
A
- Diazepam
- Pentobarb
- Phenobarb
4
Q
Four pros of preanesthetic drugs
A
- Sedate/ tranquilize
- Decrease general anesthetic (balanced anesthesia)
- Less adverse effects
- Decreased pain/ discomfort
5
Q
What are five cons of pre anesthetic drugs
A
- Hypotension
- CV depression
- Placental transport
- Ineffective/ paradoxic effect
- Emesis
6
Q
AcetylCHOLINe
A
Neurotransmitter for the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system
7
Q
Parasympatholytic
A
Parasympathetic effects are eliminated
8
Q
What do anticholinergics do
A
Stop the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system
9
Q
Anticholinergics block ______________ NS activity by blocking _______________
A
Parasympathetic
Acetycholine
10
Q
By blocking ACH (acetylcholine), anticholinergics block what six parasympathetic responses?
A
- Bradycardia
- Salivation
- Peristalsis
- Bronchoconstriction
- Miosis
- Tear production
