Pharmacology (Orientation) Flashcards
Pharmacokinetics
a quantitative study of the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of injected and inhaled drugs and their metabolites “What the body does to the drug”
Pharmacodynamics
study of the intrinsic sensitivity or responsiveness of receptors to a drug and the mechanics by which these occur “What does the drug do to the body”
Tolerance
hyporeactive owing to chronic exposure to a drug
Cross-tolerance is common b/w drugs that produce similar pharmacologic effects (alcohol & inhaled anesthetics)
Tachyphylaxis
tolerance that develops acutely; reflects cellular tolerance
Additive
two drugs (inhaled anesthetics) interact to produce an effect (MAC) equal to algebraic summation
Synergetic
two drugs interact to produce an effect greater than algebraic summation
Agonist
a drug that activates a receptor by binding the receptor
Partial agonist
a drug that binds weakly to the receptor and produces minimal pharmacological effect
Antagonist
a drug that bind to a receptor w/out activating the receptor, and at the same time, prevents an agonist from stimulating the receptor
Competitive
Non-Competitive
2-Compartment Model
A drug is injected intravenously into the central compartment and subsequently distributes to the peripheral compartment, only to return eventually to the central compartment where clearance from the body occurs
Any residual drug present in the peripheral compartment at the time of repeat intravenous injection will result in a cumulative effect
Elimination Half-Time-
the time necessary for the plasma concentration to decrease by 50% during the elimination phase (Only reflects elimination in the central compartment)
Context-Sensitive Half-Time-
time necessary for the plasma concentration to decrease 50% after terminating an infusion of a particular duration (Describes multicompartment pharmacokinetics )
Oral Drug Administration
Undergoes liver first-pass , which decreases the amount of the drug being systemically circulated. Small intestine is the principal sight of injection
Oral Transmucosal Administration (Sublingual, Buccal, nasal mucosal )- No Hepatic first-pass
Transdermal administration
(Sub-Q, IM, IV)- Rapid and precise drug delivery best achieved w/ IV administration, Hepatic first-pass does not occur (Vs. Enteral- Thru alimentary tract)
Vd (Volume of Distribution)-
a mathematical expression (dose of IV drug administered/resulting plasma concentration) that depicts the distribution characteristics of a drug in the body
* Binding to plasma proteins and poor lipid solubility limit passage of a drug to tissues, thus maintaining a nigh concentration in the plasma and a small calculate Vd
* A lipid-soluble drug that is highly concentrated in tissues w/ a resulting low plasma concentration will have a high calculated Vd
Clearance
the volume of plasma cleared of drug by renal excretion and/or metabolism in the liver or other organs
Systemic Clearance
Permanent removal of a drug
Intercompartmental Clearance
movement of drug from one compartment to another (Main cause of termination of effect for drugs)
Cytochrome p450
Responsible for the biotransformation of endogenous compounds, pharmacological agents, and environmental xenobiotics
* Propofol, Fentanyl, midazolam, morphine, lidocaine
Drug Concentration
Given as a weight (Mass)/ volume. Defines how much you have (Propofol conc.= 10mg/mL)
Drug Dose
Given as a mass of drug per unit mass of the patient (Defines how much you give (Adult induction of propofol is 2 mg/kg
Red Man Syndrome
an infusion-related reaction peculiar to vancomycin. It typically consists of pruritus, an erythematous rash that involves the face, neck, and upper torso. Less frequently, hypotension and angioedema can occur
Hyperalgesia
More sensitive to a pain stimulus
* Work in a longer-acting opioid when stopping a remifentanil infusion
Suboxone
mix of Buprenorphine and Naloxone used to treat heroin and methadone addiction
Scopolamine Patch
Motion sickness patch, helps with PONV and works up to 3 days
Works Quickly
Will dilate eyes if you touch the patch and then touch your eyes
Can cause dry mouth and dry eyes
Anticholinergic
Type and Screen
Screen patient’s blood to make sure we have that product available. (Screening takes a long time) (About an hour)
Type and Cross
Crossmatched with the units available and ready (About 20 mins after we have a type and screen)
Anticipate blood loss, just start with a type and screen, it can be over 2 hours during busy times.
Sometimes pre-op nurse doesn’t have time to send type and screen, use 2 pink vials.
One will print, the other put a patient label on there.
Dilute Phenylephrine
2.5cc+7.5 NS Phenylephrine
Dilute Ephedrine
1+9 ephedrine
Dilute Dilaudid
(1+9)=10 =200 mcg/mL
Norepinephrine Dilution
2cc concentrate +8cc NS
SYstemic Drug Redistribution
As the plasma concentration of a drug decreases below than in highly perfused tissues (liver, heart, brain, lungs), the drug leaves these tissues to be redistributed to less well-perfused sites, such as skeletal muscles and fat
Biotransformation
substance changing from one chemical to another
Tissue Metabolism
Cleared in tissues or plasma via ester hydrolysis (Sux, Esmolol, Remifentanil) (Succinylcholine, Esmolol, Remifentanil)
Renal Clearance
Kidneys eliminate drugs through filtration by the glomerulus
Steroidal musle relaxants (Vecuronium/Rocuronium)
Distribution Clearance
Removal of drug from one compartment to another (blood to tissue)
Protein Binding
Protein-bound drugs are not “bioavailable” to exert their effect
The Half-Life of a drug is increased with
a large Vd and decreased with a small Vd. Can’t be metabolized or cleared if it’s not in plasma or reaching the liver
Plasma concentration of a drug with a long half-life can still fall rapidly as
It redistributes from a vessel-rich compartment (Muscle/fat/synovial fluid)
Half Life is not a predictor of
Drug effect
Narcotic Bag at UC Anschutz includes
- 2 Propofol 20 vials
- Ephedrine 10 cc (5mcg/mL)
- 2mL vials of Fentanyl (x2)
1 vial of Dilaudid (2mg/mL)*Diluted)
Quick reversal of Benzodiazepines can result in
Propofol can help with this!
1% Lidocaine concentration
10mg/mL
2% Lidocaine Concentration
2mg/mL
.5% Lidocaine Concentration
5mg/mL
.25% Lidocaine COncentration
2.5mg/mL
1:1000 Epi concentration
1g Epi in 1000mL of solution
or 1mg/mL
Morphine Opioid index
Morpine =1
Dilaudid =10
Fentanyl =100
Remi= 100-300
Sufentanil 500-1000
Alfentanil= 10-20x
Meperidine= 1/10
What are the active Metabolites of Morphine
M6G, M3G
What drug is dosed on total body weight instead of ideal body weight
Succinylcholine
Properties of drugs with a high volume of distribution (Vd)
-Higher tissue concentration than in plasma
-Relatively lipid soluble
-Distributed intracellularly
-Not efficiently removed by hemodialysis
Role of metabolism
convert a pharmacologically active, lipid-soluble drug into water soluble, pharmacologically inactive metabolites
Types of IV Access
Peripheral
Central Line
Picc Line
Tunneled Central Line (Hickman/ Broviac cath (No Reservoir)
Mediport/Portacath (reservoir)
Gauge of an IV
DIameter of the lumen
inversely proportional (Bigger number, smaller the diameter)
Supplies needed to start an IV
IV Bag
Tourniquet
Gloves
Alcohol wipes/Chloraprep
IV Catheter
Tegaderm
Tape
4x4 Gauze
Local**
Peripheral IV complications
Infection
- Phlebitis
-Sepsis
-Infiltration
Phlebitis
Inflammation of a vein that the body tries to naturally repair by clotting (Thrombosis)
This is bad if it travels to the heart
Sepsis
Systemic bloodstream infection
Infiltration
Blown Vein
Cannula situated outside the vein (extravasation), leaking fluids/meds in the tissue , causing necrosis, cellulitis, and pain
Central Line
Subclavian
Femoral
Internal Jugular
infuses large volumes quickly , remains for longer periods than an PIV
better for long-term pressor infusions
Central Line Complications
Pneumothorax (Punctured Lung)
Hematoma, arrhythmia (tip of cath touches the heart wall , causing electrical conduction to change)
Tunneled Central Line (Hickman or Broviac)
Plastic cath with cuff (balloon) near exit site. Does not have reservoir
Large diameter (13fr)
Multiple lumens for simultaneous drug administration
Mediport
Has a small reservoir subcutaneous (Under Skin)
Increased pt. comfort, accessed when needed, no tubing exiting skin
Decreased infection rates
Total Body Water
Avg
Two major fluid compartments
ICF-Intracellular Fluid
ECF- Extracellular Fluid
ECF (Extracellular Fluid)
Intravascular- in the bloodstream (mostly plasma)
PLUS
Interstitial- all fluid outside cells and outside vascular system
Rule of Approximate Thirds
Normal Sodium (Na+ ) values
140
Normal Potassium(K+) Values
4.5
Normal Magnesium(Mg) Value
1.2
Normal Calcium(Ca2+) Value
2.4
Normal Chloride (Cl-) Value
100
Normal Bicarb (HCO3) Values
25
Normal Phosphorus (P) Values
1.2
Capillary Hydrostatic Pressure
Pressure drives fluid out of capillary (filtration) and occurs highest at arteriolar end of capillary and lowest at venular end (think feeding tissues)
Edema
Occurs when fluid moves into insterstitial space faster than it can be drained by the lymphatic system
Why is edema harmful
it increases the distance between capillary and tissue cells and that reduces the effectiveness of meeting metabolic needs
Causes of edema
hypervolemia
Decreased renal fxn
cardiac failure
INterstitial fluid pressure
Pressure determined by interstitial fluid volume and by the compliance of the tissue
Plasma colloid osmotic Pressure
Because the capillary barrier is permeable to ions, the osmotic pressure within the capillary is principally determined by plasma proteins (oncotic) that are relatively impermeable
Fxn of plasma colloid osmotic pressure
Draws from interstitial space back to capillaries
Molarity
Moles per liter
Molality
Moles per Kg
Normal Osmolarity
285-290 mOsm/L around 273 mOsm/L
NS (Normal Saline)
Slightly hyperosmolar
at 308 mOsm/L
LR (Lactated Ringers)
Slightly hypoosmolar at 283 mOsm/L
Plasmalyte
Isoosmolar (Seen mostly in cardiac trauma, and large blood loss cases)
Crystalloids
Used to replace maintenance of fluid requirement, deficits, evaporate losses, and third space losses
Fluid that is cheap, readily leave intravascular system and go to the interstitial space
Crystalloids
Normal Saline
Has same NaCL balance as the body
Large volumes of NaCl can cause
Dilutional hyperchloremic acidosis b/c of its high Cl- concentration
Normal saline uses
Renal disease patients (No K+)
Giving PRBCs (No Calcium)
Lactated Ringers (LR)
Most physiological solution when large volumes are needed
LR Osmolarity
SLightly hypotonic, 100mL free water/L
The liver metabolizes lactate into
Bicarbonate
5% Dextrose in Water (D5W)
Dextrose in metabolized leaving a large volume of free water
Used for pts on Sodium (Na+) Restriction
Percentages in IV Fluids and medications represent
Number of grams per mL of dilutent %g/mL
IV half-life of crystalloids
20-30 min
IV Half-Life of COlloids
3-6 hours
Colloids replace blood loss at what ratio
1:1
Colloids
Used to replace blood loss or restore intravascular volume
It’s a solution of proteins & sugars with high molecular weight….large enough to exert oncotic pressure
Types of Colloids
Albumin
Hetastarch & Pentastarch
Hetastarch and Pentastarch
derived from plasma proteins or synthetic glucose polymers
Albumin
derived from human blood (5% or 25%)
Which type of fluid replacement type is a plasma volume expander?
Colloids
Which is more expensive? Colloids or crystalloids?
Colloids
Hetastarch
Derived from the starch amylopectin, given as 6% solution in 0.9%NS or LR
Effect: is plasma volume expansion
Elimination: by kidney, degraded by circulating enzyme amylase
Half life IV: Hetastarch 25 hours
Hetastarch/ Pentastarch contraindications
pts with known sensitivity to hydroxyethyl starch, with a coagulopathy, with Congestive heart failure (CHF) where vol overload is a problem or with pts with oliguria or anuria (little urine or no urine)
Use for Albumin
Used to increase intravascular volume for decreased blood pressure
Complications of fluid therapy
Peripheral Edema
Pulmonary Edema
Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP)
Coagulopathies
Colloid allergy
Fluid losses are greater when
- vomiting, diarrhea, bowel prep
- fever
- hyperventilation
- loss of skin integrity (burns)
Insensible fluid loss
No electrolytes involved like in sweat.
Evaporative water loss from the respiratory tract.
-Insensible daily loss is 400 mL in adult
Evaporation of H2O that crosses skin via diffusion.
-Insensible loss from respiration is 400 mL/day
Redistribution (3rd Spacing)
Shifting of fluid from vasculature to interstitial space
Traumatized tissue becomes edematous
3rd space loss is isotonic- replaces with LR
3rd Spacing is caused by
caused by tissue edema (ie: surgical trauma pulls fluid from interstitial space)
Blood Loss calculation
Volume in suction minus irrigation used
Volume on drapes
Volume on the floor
Volume in surgical sponges
If there is substantial bloood loss intraoperatively, what should occur?
Serial monitoring of the patient’s hematocrit is warranted
4x4 sponge holds how much blood?
10mL
Raytec sponge will hold how much blood?
10-20mL
Laps
will hold 100mL of blood fully soaked
Normal urine output in the OR
1-2mL/kg/hr
Oligouria
Reduced urine production
<.5mL/kg/hr
May be a sign of dehydration, urinary obstruction, renal failure
Anuria
No urine output
H&H consists of
Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
Normal Hemoglobin levels
10-13
Normal Hematocrit Values
Men: 42-52
Women: 37-47
How do Hemoglobin and Hematocrit relate?
Hematocrit = 3 x Hgb
EBV Equation
kg x BV (mL/kg)
Blood volume for neonates
Premature 95 mL/kg
Full-term 85mL/kg
Blood Volume for Infants
80mL/kg
Blood volume for adults
Male 75mL/kg
Female 65mL/kg
ABL
Allowable Blood Loss
ABL Equation
ABL = EBV x (Hct i – Hct f)/
Hct i
Wt = Weight in kg
EBV = Estimated blood volume (mL)
Hct i = Hematocrit initial (use in decimal value) Ie: Hct = 45%, use 0.45
Hct f = Hematocrit final
Loss of skin causes
hypothermia, increased water loss, increases risk for infection and sepsis
Minimal tissue trauma additional fluid replacement
2-4mL/kg
Moderate tissue trauma additional fluid replacement
4-6 mL/kg
Severe tissue trauma addional fluid replacement
6-8mL/kg
Midazolam/Versed Drug class
Benzodiazepine
Midazolam uses
Anxiolysis (anterograde) amnesia, sedation, andiconvulsant
Midazolam concentration
1mg/mL
Midazolam MOA
GABA Agonist- activates inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain
Midazolam usual adult bolus
1-2mg
Caution for Midazolam
Synergy w/ Opioids
Liver Biotransformation into end products that are renally secreted (renal failure leads to prolonged effect)
Elderly require less or none at all because of risk of delirium
Benzodiazepine Reversal Drug
Flumazenil
Flumazenil use
reversing the sedative and respiratory depression of a benzodiazepine overdose
Cautions on Flumazenil
Can cause siezures in patients with rapid benziodiazepine reversal
Adult dose for flumazenil (reversal)
.2mg over 5 seconds
Repeat .1mg q 1min to a total of 1mg
Fentanyl Concentration
50mcg/mL
Fentanyl Dose
1-2mcg/kg
Fentanyl Infusion Dose
1-2 mcg/kg/hr
Routes of administration for Fentanyl
PO, IV, Transdermal patch
Duration of Action for Fentanyl
30-60 minutes
How is fentanyl metabolized?
75% is metabolized by pulmonary uptake, which helps it last longer
How strong is fentanyl compared to morphine?
100x stronger than morphine
Which opioid is preferred over Morphine because it causes less histamine release?
Dilaudid
Dilaudid Concentration
1-2mg/mL
Dilaudid dose
01-.05mg/kg
Bolus dose for Dilaudid
0.2mg/dose titrated to respiratory rate
Routes of administration for Dilaudid
IV, PO
Peak effect of Dilaudid
10-20min
Duration of Dilaudid
3-4 Hours
How strong is Dilaudid in comparison to Morphine?
10x stronger
Dilaudid Metabolism and Clearance
H3G Liver biotransformation, can be neurotoxic (active metabolite)
Renal Clearance
Meperidine Trade Name
Demerol
Use for Meperidine/Demerol
Post-Op Shivering
Dose for Meperidine
12.5mg
May be repeated once
Post-Op Shivering 25mg IV
Time to peak effect of Meperidine
15min
Duration of Action for Meperidine
2-3 hours
Meperidine strength compared to Morphine?
1/10x
Meperidine Metabolism/ Clearance
Liver biotransformation into norMeperidine, an active metabolite
Renal Excretion of metabolite can lead to CNS Excitability
Remifentanil Trade Name
Ultiva
Remifentanil MOA
Potent Mu agonist mainly used as an infusion due to its rapid onset and metabolism
Remifentanil Dose
Titrated infusion .5-1mcg/kg/min
Bolus Dose for Remifentanil
1-2mcg/Kg (not as common)
Duration of Action for Remifentanil
3-4 Minutes (stays consistent regardless of duration of infusion)
Remifentanil metabolism
Broken down by non-specific tissue esterases into remifentanil acid
Renal Excretion
What drug is used to reverse Opioids
Naloxone/ Narcan
Narcan/ Naloxone use
Reversing sedative and respiratory depression of a relative opiod overdose
Considerations when administering Narcan/ Naloxone
It may wear off before the opioid effects do and may require re-dosing
May cause flash pulmonary edema
Onset of Naloxone/Narcan
2 min
Duration of Action of Narcan
30 Min
Typical adult dose of Narcan
0.04mg IV (40 mcg)
Needs to be dilutedS
Stock concentration of Naloxone/Narcan
.4mg/mL *Needs to be diluted
Mechanism of Action for Local Anesthetics
Block nerve transmission by blocking Na+ Channels inside the cell, inhibiting Na+ influx and propagation of an action potential (Nerve impulse)
Ionic movement in Local anesthetic Mechanism of action
LAs must be uncharged to pass thru the cell membrane, but then need to be charged to bind to Na+ channel inside the cell
Onset of Local Anesthetics can be affected by
Decreasing pKa Speeds onset
How does chloroprocaine work so fast?
Results from high concentration used despite its high pKa
What is the fastest acting Local Anesthetic
Chloroprocaine, used in emergency C-sections
How does Lipid solubility relate to potency in Local Anesthetics?
Lipid Solubility increases potency
Local Anesthetics in order of potency
Tetracaine-> Bupivicaine-> Lidocaine-> MepivicaineA
Amide Local Anesthetics
Have an I in them
LIdocaine
MepIvicaine
BupIvicaine
RopIvicaine
Ester Local Anesthetics
Procaine
Chloroprocaine
Tetracaine
Cocaine
Benzocaine
How are amide local anesthetics metabolized
Liver biotransformation
How are Ester local anesthetics metabolized?
Pseudocholinesterases
Lidocaine infiltration dose
5mg/kg without Epi
7mg/kg with epi
Lidocaine use in intubation
Used to blunt airway reflexes during induction at 1mg/kg given IV
What local anesthetic can be given IV?
Lidocaine
Can Bupivicaine be delivered Intravenously
NO,
can lead to Local Anesthetic Toxxicity (LAST) and cardiac arrest
Routes of administration for Bupivicaine
Skin infiltration, neuraxial
Neuraxial anesthesia
Spinal
Epidurals
Max dose of Bupivicaine
2.5mg/Kg
3 mg/Kg w epi
Propofol MOA
GABA Mediated
Propofol Dose
1.5-2.5mg/kg
Propofol Concentration
10mg/mL
Propofol Infusion Dose
25-200 mg/kg/min
Considerations for Propofol
Can cause bacterial growth due to lipid emulsion. Change tubing after 6 hours
Propofol effects
Decrease BP, Cardiac Contractility
Respiratory depressant causing apnea
Cerebral Protectant (Lower oxygen demand in the brain)
Causes burning on IV Push (Give Lidocaine first)
Propofol metabolism and clearance
Liver metabolism
Renal Clearance
Etomidate Cardiac Effects
Cardiostable
Can be used for induction for patients with cardiomyopathy
Etomidate MOA
Reticular activating system depression
Concentration of Etomidate
2mg/mL
Dose of Etomidate
.1-.4mg/kg (Adult)
Effects of Etomidate
Burns when injected
PONV
Myoclonus
Causes Adrenal Suppression
Etomidate Metabolism/Clearance
Liver Enzymes and plasma Esterases (Not as rapid as propofol)