phenylephrine & propofol

Question 1

Phenylephrine trade name:

Answer 1

Neo-Synephrine®

Question 2

Phenylephrine Classes:

Answer 2

Topical vasoconstrictor

Question 3

Phenylephrine MOA:

Answer 3

-Vasoconstricts blood vessels in the nasal passages
-Reduces the risk of bleeding during insertion of nasotracheal tube

Question 4

Phenylephrine Indications:

Answer 4

Administered prior to insertion of nasotracheal tube

Question 5

Phenylephrine Contraindications:

Answer 5

Hypersensitivity

Question 6

Phenylephrine S/E:

Answer 6

None in emergency setting

Question 7

Phenylephrine Adult dosages:

Answer 7

-1 to 2 sprays in the nostril

Question 8

Phenylephrine Route & Supply:

Answer 8

-Nasal
-Spray bottle

Question 9

Phenylephrine Onset:

Answer 9

Immediate

Question 10

Propofol trade name:

Answer 10

Diprivan®

Question 11

Propofol class:

Answer 11

(Short acting) General anesthetic; Sedative-hypnotic

Question 12

Propofol MOA:

Answer 12

Sedative-hypnotic agent that is suspected to produce effects by the passive modulation of the inhibitory function of the neurotransmitter gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) through the ligand-gated GABA receptors

Question 13

Propofol Indication

Answer 13

Intensive care unit sedation of intubated mechanically ventilated adult patients

Question 14

Propofol contraindications:

Answer 14

-Hypovolemia
-Hypersensitivity

Question 15

Propofol S/E:

Answer 15

-Seizure
-Apnea
-Dysrhythmias
-Hypotension or Hypertension
-Rash/itching
-Injection site reactions
-Involuntary muscle movement

Question 16

Propofol Onset:

Answer 16

Less than 1 min