Medications

Question 1

Used for the treatment or prevention of nausea and vomiting. If giving IV push give slowly. Can cause tachycardia. _______ and __________

Answer 1

Metoclopramide (Reglan) met-oh-kloe-pra-mide

Ondansetron (Zofran) on-dan-se-tron

Question 2

Used to treat mild to moderate pain. Monitor for hepatotoxicity. May be given in the postop phase to decrease pain and need for narcotic pain medication.

Answer 2

Acetaminophen (IV)- Ofirmev

Question 3

Used to treat mild to moderate pain. Use cautiously in patients with bleeding issues. Often given as schedule doses for the first 24 hours following surgery to decrease pain.

Answer 3

Ibuprofen IV (Caldalor)

Question 4

These medications result in sedation. They do not relieve pain, but help the patient relax. One has a therapeutic amnesic effect and is often used in surgery. In addition these medications can be used to treat seizure activity. Monitor for CNS depression. Romazicon is antidote.
______, ________, and _________

Answer 4

Midazolam (Versed) mid-ay-zoe-lam
Diazepam (Valium) dye-az-e-pam
Lorazepam (Ativan) lor-az-e-pam

Question 5

Used to control moderate to severe pain. Causes respiratory depression, CNS depression and constipation. _________, _______, _________, _________, and _______

Answer 5

Morphine Sulfate
Fentanyl
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
Percocet (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen)
Duramorph

Question 6

Short acting sedative, primarily used for the induction and maintenance of anesthesia. Discard if discolored or separated. No reversal agent.

Answer 6

Propofol (Diprivan)

Question 7

Decreases the risk of treats infection. Often used for surgical site infection (SSI) prophylaxis. Be sure to monitor of allergy, especially if allergic to PCN.

Answer 7

Cefazolin (Ancef) sef-a-zoe-lin

Question 8

Used to treat fungal infections, closely monitor kidney function and electrolytes

Answer 8

Amphotericin B (am″fŏ-ter′ĭ-sĭn)
Fluconazole - floo-kon-a-zole
Nystatin

Question 9

Used for the treatment and prevention of DVT, Monitor the PTT level (30-45 seconds), therapeutic is 1.5 to 2 times normal level, watch for bleeding, teaching is very important.

Answer 9

Heparin

Lovenox

Question 10

Anti-inflammatory drug, check for sulfa or salicylate allergy, monitor labs for dyscrasias (leukopenia or thrombocytopenia)

Answer 10

Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) sul-fa-sal-a-zeen

Question 11

NSAIDs have analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties
*watch for GI bleeding

Answer 11

Asprin
Naproxen
Diclofenac
Ibuprofen
Celecoxib
Ketorolac

Question 12

Steroidal inflammatory drugs

Suppression of the inflammatory and immune responses in autoimmune disorders, allergic reactions, and organ transplants.

Answer 12

Corticosteroid

Question 13

Antispasmodics

Answer 13

Cyclobenzaprine 
Baclofen 
Methocarbamol
Carisoprodol 
Tizanidine

Question 14

Bisphosphonates - bone resorption inhibitors

*flue like symptoms and muscloskelatal pain

Answer 14

Alendronate
Risedronate
Ibandronate
Zoledronic

Question 15

Meds for neuropathic pain - anti-nausea - mood stabilizers

*depression, dizziness

Answer 15

Gabapentin
Pregabalin
Duloxetine

Question 16

Narcotics *hypotension, confusion, constipation

Answer 16

Tamadol
Hydrocodone
Oxycodone

Question 17

Anticoagulants * watch for open wounds and bleeding

Answer 17

Warfarin

Rivaroxaban

Question 18

Antiplatelets *bleeding, SJS

Answer 18

Asprin

Clopidogrel

Question 19

Antibiotics

Answer 19

Vancomycin
Zyvox
Bactrim
Amoxicillin 
Augmentin 
Levaquin
Flagyl
Macrobid
Keflax

Question 20

Antifungal

Answer 20

Diflucan

Question 21

Antipyretic/Analgesic

Answer 21

Tylenol

Ibuprofen

Question 22

Antituberculosis

Answer 22

Isoniazid
Rifampin 
Pyrazinamide 
Ethambutol 
Streptomycin

Question 23

Antiviral

Answer 23

Zanamivir

Oseltamivir