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OR Medications Flashcards

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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*

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Pancuronium bromide (Pavulon)

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

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neostigmine (Prostigmin)

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

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succinylcholine chloride

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

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NARCOTIC ANALGESICS

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

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ANTICHOLINERGIC (ANTIMUSCARINIC) DRUGS

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. 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.

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