OR Medications Flashcards by Mikala zaldivar

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diazepam (Valium)

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Is a SEDATIVE-HYPNOTICS & TRANQUILIZERS
. reduce anxiety, cause drowsiness, and amnesia
. does not counteract pain

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midazolam (Versed)

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Is a SEDATIVE-HYPNOTICS & TRANQUILIZERS
. reduce anxiety, cause drowsiness, and amnesia
. does not counteract pain

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lorazepam (Ativan)

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Is a SEDATIVE-HYPNOTICS & TRANQUILIZERS
. reduce anxiety, cause drowsiness, and amnesia
. does not counteract pain

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Atropine

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Is an ANTICHOLINERGIC (ANTIMUSCARINIC) DRUGS
. parasympathetic depressant action
. inhibits or dries up secretions in mouth, respiratory tract, digestive tract
. Side effects: increases heart & respiratory rate

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Morphine

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Is an Opiate (Narcotic Analgesics)
. not commonly used because it can cause deep narcosis, respiratory depression, nausea and vomiting

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Meperidine Hydrochloride (Demerol)

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Is a Synthetic Opiate
. produces fewer undesirable side effects, provides good analgesia

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Fentanyl (Sublimaze)

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Is a Synthetic Opiate
. fast-acting, shorter duration than morphine and Demerol

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cimetidine (Tagamet)

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Is an ANTACID/H2-RECEPTOR BLOCKER
. increases the pH of the stomach so it will be less acidic and cause less damage in the lungs in case of vomiting & aspiration

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ranitidine (Zantac)

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Is an ANTACID/H2-RECEPTOR BLOCKER
. increases the pH of the stomach so it will be less acidic and cause less damage in the lungs in case of vomiting & aspiration

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ondansetron (Zofran)

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Is an Antiemetics
. decreases chance of vomiting and aspiration

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metoclopramide (Reglan)

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Is an Antiemetic
. decreases chance of vomiting and aspiration

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halothane

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Is an Inhalation of general anesthesia
. unconsciousness is induced by patient breathing in anesthesia agents and oxygen which are absorbed into bloodstream

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isoflurane

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Is an Inhalation of general anesthesia
. unconsciousness is induced by patient breathing in anesthesia agents and oxygen which are absorbed into bloodstream

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desflurane

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Is an Inhalation of general anesthesia
. unconsciousness is induced by patient breathing in anesthesia agents and oxygen which are absorbed into bloodstream

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sevoflurane

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Is an Inhalation of general anesthesia
. unconsciousness is induced by patient breathing in anesthesia agents and oxygen which are absorbed into bloodstream

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nitrous oxide

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Is an Inhalation of general anesthesia
. unconsciousness is induced by patient breathing in anesthesia agents and oxygen which are absorbed into bloodstream

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Ether, chloroform and cyclopropane

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Is an Inhalation of general anesthesia
. are rarely used today because they are flammable and have undesirable side –effects.

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thiopental

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Is an intravenous method of administration for general anesthesia
. unconsciousness is induced by intravenous administration directly into the blood -> rapid pleasant general anesthesia
. does not cause muscle relaxation
. for short procedures or as
induction agent followed by
inhalation anesthesia

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thiamylal

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Is an intravenous method of administration for general anesthesia
. unconsciousness is induced by intravenous administration directly into the blood -> rapid pleasant general anesthesia
. does not cause muscle relaxation
. for short procedures or as
induction agent followed by
inhalation anesthesia

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methohexital

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Is an intravenous method of administration for general anesthesia
. unconsciousness is induced by intravenous administration directly into the blood -> rapid pleasant general anesthesia
. does not cause muscle relaxation
. for short procedures or as
induction agent followed by
inhalation anesthesia

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propofol

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Is an intravenous method of administration for general anesthesia
. unconsciousness is induced by intravenous administration directly into the blood -> rapid pleasant general anesthesia
. does not cause muscle relaxation
. for short procedures or as
induction agent followed by
inhalation anesthesia

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etomidate

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Is an intravenous method of administration for general anesthesia
. unconsciousness is induced by intravenous administration directly into the blood -> rapid pleasant general anesthesia
. does not cause muscle relaxation
. for short procedures or as
induction agent followed by
inhalation anesthesia

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ketamine

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Is an intravenous method of administration for general anesthesia
. unconsciousness is induced by intravenous administration directly into the blood -> rapid pleasant general anesthesia
. does not cause muscle relaxation
. for short procedures or as
induction agent followed by
inhalation anesthesia

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Atracurium

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Is a Non-depolarizing agents (muscle relaxant)
. Prevent muscle contractions
. Do not cause muscle fasciculations*

Pancuronium bromide (Pavulon)

Is a Non-depolarizing agents (muscle relaxant) . Prevent muscle contractions . Do not cause muscle fasciculations*

neostigmine (Prostigmin)

Antagonist of Atracurium & Pancuronium bromide (Pavulon) a non-depolarizing agent (muscle relaxant)

succinylcholine chloride

Is a Depolarizing agent (muscle relactant) . produce muscle fasciculations* followed by flaccidity . no antagonist available, wears off by itself

NARCOTIC ANALGESICS

Are Opiates or Synthetic Opiates which reduce pain perception, raise pain threshold, and decrease amount of anesthesia needed during the operation

ANTICHOLINERGIC (ANTIMUSCARINIC) DRUGS

. parasympathetic depressant action . inhibits or dries up secretions in mouth, respiratory tract, digestive tract More frequently given as a supplement during the operation than as a premedication because it may produce excitement, rage and hallucinations.