operative nursing

Question 1

what is the role of an antibiotic like cefazolin perioperatively?

Answer 1

prevent postoperative infection

Question 2

what is the role of an anticholinergic med like scopolamine perioperatively?

Answer 2

to prevent nausea and vomiting

Question 3

what is the role of the antiemetic like Ondansetron postoperatively?

Answer 3

to prevent nausea and vomiting

Question 4

what is the role of a benzodiazepine like Midazolam perioperatively?

Answer 4

to reduce anxiety, for an amnesic effect, and to promote relaxation

Question 5

what is the role of a Histamine-2 blocker like Famotidine perioperatively?

Answer 5

decrease gastric acid and gastric volume

Question 6

what is the role of an opiod like Dilaudid or Fentanyl perioperatively?

Answer 6

to relieve pain and promote relaxation

Question 7

what is a role of a prokinetic agent like Metoclopramide perioperatively?

Answer 7

to promote gastric emptying

Question 8

what is the role of a corticosteroid like Dexamethasone preoperatively?

Answer 8

anti-inflammatory , and anti-nausea and vomiting