Medications Flashcards
What is the treatment for malignant hyperthermia
Dantrolene (muscle relaxant)
If a Risk of malignant hyperthermia is suspected, what pre-operative test may be performed
CPK- elevated in 79% of patients with malignant hyperthermia
What is the mechanism of action for local anesthetics
Block Na+ channels and conduction of action potentials along sensory nerves
What is the toxic dose of lidocaine (Xylocaine)
Alone- 300
W/ epi- 500
What is the toxic dose of bupivicaine (marcaine)
alone-175
w/epi- 225
What are the side effects of lidocaine and bupivicaine associated with systemic exposure.
(CNS and CV)
CNS
- initial excitation
- –dizziness, blurred vision, tremor, seizures
- followed by depression
- –respiratory depression, LOC
CV
-hypotension, bradycardia, arrhythmias, cardiac arrest
What can be given to help reverse local anesthetic-induced cardiovascular collapse
Intravenous fat emulsion (intralipid)
Is there a risk with intra-articular injections of bupivicaine
studies have shown chondrocyte death following prolonged exposure to bupivicaine
In what age group should bupivicaine be avoided
Children <12 years of age
How are amides metabolized
Liver
How are esters metabolized
plasma pseudocholinesterase
What is the only local anesthetic with vasoconstriction
Cocaine
How is cocaine metabolized
plasma pseudocholinesterase
Can local anesthetics cross the placental barrier
yes
What does MAC stand for
monitored anesthesia care
For anesthesia, what cannot be given to a patient with an eggshell allergy
propofol
Pain management with a codeine allergy
STTUDDD-N
Stadol Toradol Talwin Ultram Darvon Darvocet Demerol Nubain
First choice for oral
Darvocet
first choice for non-narcotic oral
tramadol (50 mg)
First choice for non-narcotic IV
Toradol 30-60 mg IV
Choice narcotic IV pain med
Demerol
Name two non-narcotic analgesics
ketoralac (toradol), tramadol
What schedule is percocet
II (high potential for abuse)
What schedule is vicodin
III (moderate potential for abuse)
What schedule is Tylenol #3
III (moderate potential for abuse)
What schedule is Darvocet
IV (low potential for abuse)
Percocet 5/325?
oxycodone/acetaminophen (5mg/325mg)
Roxicet?
oxycodone/acetaminophen (5/325)
-essentially a liquid form of Percocet that is good for pediatric patients
What is the difference between percocet and percodan
percocet has acetaminophen
Percodan- percodan has ASA
Vicoden 5/500
hydrocoden/ acetaminophen
Tylenol #3
codeine/acetaminophen
Darvocet- N100
propoxyphene/acetaminophen
100/650
Ultram
tramadol 50mg
Toradol
ketorolac 10 mg
30mg IV
Darvon
propoxyphene
OxyContin
oxycodone extended release
Morphine sulphate
2-4mg IV q2-q6hr PRN
MS contin
Morphine sulfate extended release
Dilaudid
hydromorphone. (very strong drug)
Demerol
meperidine
What therapeutic effects are seen with acetaminophen
analgesic and anti-pyretic
What is the maximum daily dose for acetaminophen
4g
What therapeutic effects are seen with most NSAIDs?
Analgesic, anti-pyretic and anti-inflammatory
What pathway do NSAIDs work on
COX pathway. Non selectively
What is the most common side effect of NSAIDs
GI disturbance
What is the only FDA approved COX-2 inhibitor
celecoxib
Which NSAIDs only have anti-inflammatory effects
indomethacin, tolmetin
Do NSAIDs decrease joint destruction
no they only decrease inflammation
Do NSAIDs affect bone healing?
NSAIDS and COX-2 inhibitors may inhibit bone healing via their anti-inflammatory effects
What NSAID causes irreversible inhibition of platelet aggregation
aspirin
Which NSAID does not inhibit platelet aggregation at all
Celecoxib
What is the only IV NSAID
ketorolac/toradol
Which NSAID is often given during surgery or immediately post-op to decrease pain and inflammation
toradol
What are the NSAIDs with the least nephrotoxicity
Celebrex
Relafen
Lodine
What is the effect of NSAIDs on asthma
can increase the symptoms
what are the safest NSAIDs for a patient with asthma
diclofenac and ketoprofen
Which NSAIDs treat collagen vascular disease
ibuprofen, sulindac, tolmetin
Which NSAIDS are not renally cleared
indomethacin
sulindac
What are the cardiovascular effects of NSAIDs
can cause vasoconstriction and increase BP
Which NSAIDs have the least cardiovascular effects
diclofenac, ketoprofen
Which NSAIDs are the msot hepatotoxic
ibuprofen, naproxen and diclofenac
What should be given for an indomethacin overdose
benadryl
What is Arthrotec
diclofenac/misoprostol- an NSAID with protection for the stomach
What NSAIDS work on both the lipooxygenase and cyclooxygenase pathways
ketoprofen and diclofenac
What is the difference between Cataflam and Voltaren
- Cataflam is diclofenac potassium and has an immediate release
- Voltaren is diclofenac sodium and has a delayed release
What are the only pro-drugs for NSAIDs
nabumetone and sulindac
What is the only nonacidic NSAID
nabumetone
Which NSAIDs have fewer pulmonary problems
ketoprofen and diclofenac
What are NSAIDS effects to:
- Coumadin
- Sulfonylureas
- Corticosteroids
- Anti-epileptics
- Antihypertensives
- Digoxin
- Methotrexate
- Lithium
- Probenecid
- Coumadin: increases action
- Sulfonylureas: increases action
- Corticosteroids: increases GI risk
- Anti-epileptics: increases anti-epileptic toxicity
- Antihypertensives: antagonizes antihypertensive meds
- Digoxin: increases digoxin effects
- Methotrexate: decreases methotrexate clearance
- Lithium: decreases Lithium’s clearance
- Probenecid: increases concentrations of NSAIDs