misc. pharmacology info. Flashcards
cocaine uses?
- nasal procedures
- vasoconstrictor
- anti-inflammatory
what counteracts Heparin?
protamine sulfate– Metabolic acidosis
Warafin (Prophylactic Coumadin) uses?
-on patients at risk for developing DVT
DVT
Deep Vein Thrombosis; clots in leg
Atropine uses?
- anticholinergic
- cardiac arrest for BRADYCARDIA (slow heart rate)
lidocaine uses?
- local anesthetic
- arrhythmias/dysrythmias
Dantrolene uses ?
Malignant Hyperthermia (a disease that causes a fast rise in body temperature and severe muscle contractions when someone with the MH gets general anesthesia.)
-MH is passed down through families.
Epinephrine uses?
- to raise blood pressure
- anaphylactic reaction
- allergic reaction
- vasoconstrictor
Papaverine uses?
- vasodilator
- relax vessels
- vasospasms
Diuretic uses? (Lasix, Mannitol, Furosimide)
-used to increase urine output (diuresis)in patients w CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE
Succhinocholine, Anectine & Halothone are triggering agents known to cause what in a patient?
malignant hyperthermia
what types of medications reverse the effects of muscle relaxants?
Prostigmine/Neostigmine
When is Healon used?
- during eye surgery
- keeps eye in normal shape
Cardioplegia solution use?
-to ARREST THE HEART during cardiac procedures
Dextran use?
-blood volume expander
**can be used for patients who refuse blood transfusions
